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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,104.84, 1,461,317.19 and 300,186.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,104.84, 1,461,317.19 and 300,186.26 is: 450,328.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,104.84 : 1,461,317.19 = 300,186.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,104.84/1,461,317.19 = 300,186.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,104.84x = 1,461,317.19 × 300,186.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,104.84x = 438,667,334,633.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,667,334,633.22/974,104.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,328.67

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