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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,359.60, 1,459,780.20 and 299,439.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,359.60, 1,459,780.20 and 299,439.60 is: 449,079.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,359.60 : 1,459,780.20 = 299,439.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,359.60/1,459,780.20 = 299,439.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,359.60x = 1,459,780.20 × 299,439.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,359.60x = 437,115,999,175.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,115,999,175.92/973,359.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,079.66

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