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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,146.30, 1,461,357.05 and 300,282.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,146.30, 1,461,357.05 and 300,282.39 is: 450,466.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,146.30 : 1,461,357.05 = 300,282.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,146.30/1,461,357.05 = 300,282.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,146.30x = 1,461,357.05 × 300,282.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,146.30x = 438,819,786,115.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,819,786,115.94/974,146.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,466.00

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