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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,187.04, 1,461,426 and 300,212.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,187.04, 1,461,426 and 300,212.32 is: 450,363.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,187.04 : 1,461,426 = 300,212.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,187.04/1,461,426 = 300,212.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,187.04x = 1,461,426 × 300,212.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,187.04x = 438,738,089,968.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,738,089,968.32/974,187.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,363.30

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