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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,448, 1,461,806.87 and 300,582.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,448, 1,461,806.87 and 300,582.27 is: 450,915.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,448 : 1,461,806.87 = 300,582.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,448/1,461,806.87 = 300,582.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,448x = 1,461,806.87 × 300,582.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,448x = 439,393,225,783.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,393,225,783.28/974,448
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,915.01

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