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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,518.08, 1,461,934.80 and 300,441.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,518.08, 1,461,934.80 and 300,441.78 is: 450,711.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,518.08 : 1,461,934.80 = 300,441.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,518.08/1,461,934.80 = 300,441.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,518.08x = 1,461,934.80 × 300,441.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,518.08x = 439,226,293,555.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,226,293,555.94/974,518.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,711.28

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