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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,497.08, 1,461,903.24 and 300,420.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,497.08, 1,461,903.24 and 300,420.66 is: 450,679.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,497.08 : 1,461,903.24 = 300,420.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,497.08/1,461,903.24 = 300,420.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,497.08x = 1,461,903.24 × 300,420.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,497.08x = 439,185,936,216.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,185,936,216.94/974,497.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,679.58

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