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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,104.09, 1,461,316.06 and 300,185.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,104.09, 1,461,316.06 and 300,185.51 is: 450,327.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,104.09 : 1,461,316.06 = 300,185.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,104.09/1,461,316.06 = 300,185.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,104.09x = 1,461,316.06 × 300,185.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,104.09x = 438,665,899,810.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,665,899,810.94/974,104.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,327.54

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