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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,577.85, 1,462,004.08 and 300,713.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,577.85, 1,462,004.08 and 300,713.94 is: 451,113.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,577.85 : 1,462,004.08 = 300,713.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,577.85/1,462,004.08 = 300,713.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,577.85x = 1,462,004.08 × 300,713.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,577.85x = 439,645,006,441.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,645,006,441.09/974,577.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,113.28

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