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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,739.26, 1,461,573.61 and 300,633.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,739.26, 1,461,573.61 and 300,633.50 is: 450,785.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,739.26 : 1,461,573.61 = 300,633.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,739.26/1,461,573.61 = 300,633.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,739.26x = 1,461,573.61 × 300,633.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,739.26x = 439,397,989,881.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,397,989,881.94/974,739.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,785.16

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