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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,875.18, 1,460,969.73 and 299,956.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,875.18, 1,460,969.73 and 299,956.26 is: 449,982.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,875.18 : 1,460,969.73 = 299,956.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,875.18/1,460,969.73 = 299,956.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,875.18x = 1,460,969.73 × 299,956.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,875.18x = 438,227,016,184.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,227,016,184.01/973,875.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,982.73

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