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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,104.37, 1,461,316.48 and 300,185.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,104.37, 1,461,316.48 and 300,185.79 is: 450,327.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,104.37 : 1,461,316.48 = 300,185.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,104.37/1,461,316.48 = 300,185.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,104.37x = 1,461,316.48 × 300,185.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,104.37x = 438,666,435,758.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,666,435,758.42/974,104.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,327.96

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