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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,591.84, 1,460,390.64 and 299,668

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,591.84, 1,460,390.64 and 299,668 is: 449,502.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,591.84 : 1,460,390.64 = 299,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,591.84/1,460,390.64 = 299,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,591.84x = 1,460,390.64 × 299,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,591.84x = 437,632,342,307.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,632,342,307.52/973,591.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,502.89

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