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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,109.08, 1,461,300.78 and 300,244.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,109.08, 1,461,300.78 and 300,244.70 is: 450,409.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,109.08 : 1,461,300.78 = 300,244.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,109.08/1,461,300.78 = 300,244.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,109.08x = 1,461,300.78 × 300,244.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,109.08x = 438,747,819,080.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,747,819,080.04/974,109.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,409.33

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