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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,306.14, 1,459,962.65 and 299,382.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,306.14, 1,459,962.65 and 299,382.90 is: 449,075.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,306.14 : 1,459,962.65 = 299,382.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,306.14/1,459,962.65 = 299,382.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,306.14x = 1,459,962.65 × 299,382.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,306.14x = 437,087,850,551.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,087,850,551.77/973,306.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,075.41

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