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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,342.62, 1,461,419.96 and 300,242.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,342.62, 1,461,419.96 and 300,242.92 is: 450,335.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,342.62 : 1,461,419.96 = 300,242.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,342.62/1,461,419.96 = 300,242.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,342.62x = 1,461,419.96 × 300,242.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,342.62x = 438,780,996,136.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,780,996,136.68/974,342.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,335.42

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