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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,081.34, 1,461,259.26 and 300,217.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,081.34, 1,461,259.26 and 300,217.14 is: 450,368.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,081.34 : 1,461,259.26 = 300,217.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,081.34/1,461,259.26 = 300,217.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,081.34x = 1,461,259.26 × 300,217.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,081.34x = 438,695,075,835.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,695,075,835.72/974,081.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,368.01

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