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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,823.80, 1,460,735.70 and 308,975.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,823.80, 1,460,735.70 and 308,975.80 is: 463,463.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,823.80 : 1,460,735.70 = 308,975.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,823.80/1,460,735.70 = 308,975.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,823.80x = 1,460,735.70 × 308,975.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,823.80x = 451,331,981,496.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,331,981,496.06/973,823.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,463.70

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