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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,718.51, 1,461,542.49 and 300,612.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,718.51, 1,461,542.49 and 300,612.75 is: 450,754.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,718.51 : 1,461,542.49 = 300,612.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,718.51/1,461,542.49 = 300,612.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,718.51x = 1,461,542.49 × 300,612.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,718.51x = 439,358,307,160.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,358,307,160.75/974,718.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,754.04

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