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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,073.34, 1,461,247.26 and 300,209.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,073.34, 1,461,247.26 and 300,209.14 is: 450,356.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,073.34 : 1,461,247.26 = 300,209.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,073.34/1,461,247.26 = 300,209.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,073.34x = 1,461,247.26 × 300,209.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,073.34x = 438,679,783,251.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,679,783,251.96/974,073.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,356.01

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