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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,104.59, 1,461,294.14 and 300,240.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,104.59, 1,461,294.14 and 300,240.39 is: 450,402.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,104.59 : 1,461,294.14 = 300,240.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,104.59/1,461,294.14 = 300,240.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,104.59x = 1,461,294.14 × 300,240.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,104.59x = 438,739,520,997.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,739,520,997.11/974,104.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,402.89

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