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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,106.09, 1,461,296.39 and 300,241.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,106.09, 1,461,296.39 and 300,241.89 is: 450,405.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,106.09 : 1,461,296.39 = 300,241.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,106.09/1,461,296.39 = 300,241.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,106.09x = 1,461,296.39 × 300,241.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,106.09x = 438,742,388,482.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,742,388,482.57/974,106.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,405.14

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