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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,872.18, 1,460,965.23 and 299,953.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,872.18, 1,460,965.23 and 299,953.26 is: 449,978.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,872.18 : 1,460,965.23 = 299,953.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,872.18/1,460,965.23 = 299,953.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,872.18x = 1,460,965.23 × 299,953.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,872.18x = 438,221,283,485.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,221,283,485.15/973,872.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,978.23

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