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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,527.08, 1,461,948.24 and 300,450.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,527.08, 1,461,948.24 and 300,450.72 is: 450,724.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,527.08 : 1,461,948.24 = 300,450.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,527.08/1,461,948.24 = 300,450.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,527.08x = 1,461,948.24 × 300,450.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,527.08x = 439,243,401,310.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,243,401,310.73/974,527.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,724.67

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