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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,377.92, 1,459,951.86 and 299,457.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,377.92, 1,459,951.86 and 299,457.92 is: 449,151.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,377.92 : 1,459,951.86 = 299,457.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,377.92/1,459,951.86 = 299,457.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,377.92x = 1,459,951.86 × 299,457.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,377.92x = 437,194,147,295.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,194,147,295.73/973,377.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,151.49

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