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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,207.40, 1,459,811.10 and 308,359.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,207.40, 1,459,811.10 and 308,359.40 is: 462,539.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,207.40 : 1,459,811.10 = 308,359.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,207.40/1,459,811.10 = 308,359.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,207.40x = 1,459,811.10 × 308,359.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,207.40x = 450,146,474,909.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,146,474,909.34/973,207.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,539.10

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