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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,965.24, 1,461,107.74 and 300,031.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,965.24, 1,461,107.74 and 300,031.74 is: 450,096.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,965.24 : 1,461,107.74 = 300,031.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,965.24/1,461,107.74 = 300,031.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,965.24x = 1,461,107.74 × 300,031.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,965.24x = 438,378,697,559.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,378,697,559.67/973,965.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,096.86

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