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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,500.08, 1,461,907.74 and 300,423.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,500.08, 1,461,907.74 and 300,423.66 is: 450,684.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,500.08 : 1,461,907.74 = 300,423.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,500.08/1,461,907.74 = 300,423.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,500.08x = 1,461,907.74 × 300,423.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,500.08x = 439,191,673,833.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,191,673,833.13/974,500.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,684.08

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