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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,112.40, 1,461,305.76 and 300,248.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,112.40, 1,461,305.76 and 300,248.02 is: 450,414.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,112.40 : 1,461,305.76 = 300,248.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,112.40/1,461,305.76 = 300,248.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,112.40x = 1,461,305.76 × 300,248.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,112.40x = 438,754,152,246.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,754,152,246.83/974,112.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,414.30

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