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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,063.80, 1,461,240.87 and 300,088.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,063.80, 1,461,240.87 and 300,088.72 is: 450,177.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,063.80 : 1,461,240.87 = 300,088.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,063.80/1,461,240.87 = 300,088.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,063.80x = 1,461,240.87 × 300,088.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,063.80x = 438,501,902,289.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,501,902,289.99/974,063.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,177.80

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