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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,298.40, 1,459,951.06 and 299,375.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,298.40, 1,459,951.06 and 299,375.16 is: 449,063.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,298.40 : 1,459,951.06 = 299,375.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,298.40/1,459,951.06 = 299,375.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,298.40x = 1,459,951.06 × 299,375.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,298.40x = 437,073,082,179.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,073,082,179.67/973,298.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,063.80

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