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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,297.39, 1,459,949.52 and 299,374.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,297.39, 1,459,949.52 and 299,374.15 is: 449,062.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,297.39 : 1,459,949.52 = 299,374.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,297.39/1,459,949.52 = 299,374.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,297.39x = 1,459,949.52 × 299,374.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,297.39x = 437,071,146,592.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,071,146,592.91/973,297.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,062.28

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