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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,222.29, 1,459,972.35 and 299,359.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,222.29, 1,459,972.35 and 299,359.80 is: 449,082.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,222.29 : 1,459,972.35 = 299,359.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,222.29/1,459,972.35 = 299,359.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,222.29x = 1,459,972.35 × 299,359.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,222.29x = 437,057,030,701.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,057,030,701.53/973,222.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,082.43

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