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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,512.32, 1,460,320.16 and 300,056.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,512.32, 1,460,320.16 and 300,056.16 is: 450,100.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,512.32 : 1,460,320.16 = 300,056.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,512.32/1,460,320.16 = 300,056.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,512.32x = 1,460,320.16 × 300,056.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,512.32x = 438,178,059,580.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,178,059,580.19/973,512.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,100.17

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