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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,309.14, 1,459,967.15 and 299,385.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,309.14, 1,459,967.15 and 299,385.90 is: 449,079.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,309.14 : 1,459,967.15 = 299,385.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,309.14/1,459,967.15 = 299,385.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,309.14x = 1,459,967.15 × 299,385.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,309.14x = 437,093,577,676.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,093,577,676.26/973,309.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,079.91

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