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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,257.60, 1,459,627.20 and 299,337.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,257.60, 1,459,627.20 and 299,337.60 is: 448,926.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,257.60 : 1,459,627.20 = 299,337.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,257.60/1,459,627.20 = 299,337.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,257.60x = 1,459,627.20 × 299,337.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,257.60x = 436,921,302,942.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,921,302,942.72/973,257.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,926.68

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