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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,314.60, 1,461,702.30 and 309,466.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,314.60, 1,461,702.30 and 309,466.60 is: 464,273.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,314.60 : 1,461,702.30 = 309,466.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,314.60/1,461,702.30 = 309,466.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,314.60x = 1,461,702.30 × 309,466.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,314.60x = 452,348,040,993.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,348,040,993.18/974,314.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,273.08

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