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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,110.77, 1,461,303.32 and 300,246.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,110.77, 1,461,303.32 and 300,246.39 is: 450,411.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,110.77 : 1,461,303.32 = 300,246.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,110.77/1,461,303.32 = 300,246.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,110.77x = 1,461,303.32 × 300,246.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,110.77x = 438,751,045,023.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,751,045,023.78/974,110.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,411.86

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