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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,347.52, 1,460,021.30 and 308,499.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,347.52, 1,460,021.30 and 308,499.52 is: 462,749.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,347.52 : 1,460,021.30 = 308,499.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,347.52/1,460,021.30 = 308,499.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,347.52x = 1,460,021.30 × 308,499.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,347.52x = 450,415,870,239.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,415,870,239.78/973,347.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,749.29

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