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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,196.04, 1,461,439.52 and 300,221.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,196.04, 1,461,439.52 and 300,221.32 is: 450,376.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,196.04 : 1,461,439.52 = 300,221.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,196.04/1,461,439.52 = 300,221.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,196.04x = 1,461,439.52 × 300,221.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,196.04x = 438,755,301,794.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,755,301,794.57/974,196.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,376.81

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