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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,303.50, 1,459,955.25 and 308,455.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,303.50, 1,459,955.25 and 308,455.50 is: 462,683.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,303.50 : 1,459,955.25 = 308,455.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,303.50/1,459,955.25 = 308,455.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,303.50x = 1,459,955.25 × 308,455.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,303.50x = 450,331,226,616.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,331,226,616.38/973,303.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,683.25

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