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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,794.30, 1,460,691.45 and 308,946.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,794.30, 1,460,691.45 and 308,946.30 is: 463,419.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,794.30 : 1,460,691.45 = 308,946.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,794.30/1,460,691.45 = 308,946.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,794.30x = 1,460,691.45 × 308,946.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,794.30x = 451,275,218,919.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,275,218,919.14/973,794.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,419.45

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