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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,578.86, 1,461,425.49 and 300,534.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,578.86, 1,461,425.49 and 300,534.66 is: 450,665.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,578.86 : 1,461,425.49 = 300,534.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,578.86/1,461,425.49 = 300,534.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,578.86x = 1,461,425.49 × 300,534.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,578.86x = 439,209,012,752.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,209,012,752.48/974,578.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,665.44

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