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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,341.62, 1,461,418.46 and 300,241.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,341.62, 1,461,418.46 and 300,241.92 is: 450,333.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,341.62 : 1,461,418.46 = 300,241.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,341.62/1,461,418.46 = 300,241.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,341.62x = 1,461,418.46 × 300,241.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,341.62x = 438,779,089,458.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,779,089,458.86/974,341.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,333.93

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