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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,994.12, 1,461,151.10 and 300,075.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,994.12, 1,461,151.10 and 300,075.54 is: 450,162.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,994.12 : 1,461,151.10 = 300,075.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,994.12/1,461,151.10 = 300,075.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,994.12x = 1,461,151.10 × 300,075.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,994.12x = 438,455,700,624.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,455,700,624.97/973,994.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,162.58

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