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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,230.32, 1,459,985.08 and 299,368.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,230.32, 1,459,985.08 and 299,368.46 is: 449,095.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,230.32 : 1,459,985.08 = 299,368.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,230.32/1,459,985.08 = 299,368.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,230.32x = 1,459,985.08 × 299,368.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,230.32x = 437,073,485,022.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,073,485,022.58/973,230.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,095.63

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