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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,346.52, 1,460,019.80 and 308,498.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,346.52, 1,460,019.80 and 308,498.52 is: 462,747.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,346.52 : 1,460,019.80 = 308,498.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,346.52/1,460,019.80 = 308,498.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,346.52x = 1,460,019.80 × 308,498.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,346.52x = 450,413,947,470.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,413,947,470.70/973,346.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,747.79

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