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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,298.39, 1,459,951.02 and 299,375.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,298.39, 1,459,951.02 and 299,375.15 is: 449,063.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,298.39 : 1,459,951.02 = 299,375.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,298.39/1,459,951.02 = 299,375.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,298.39x = 1,459,951.02 × 299,375.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,298.39x = 437,073,055,605.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,073,055,605.15/973,298.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,063.78

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