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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,747.58, 1,462,141.42 and 300,829.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,747.58, 1,462,141.42 and 300,829.30 is: 451,250.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,747.58 : 1,462,141.42 = 300,829.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,747.58/1,462,141.42 = 300,829.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,747.58x = 1,462,141.42 × 300,829.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,747.58x = 439,854,975,472.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,854,975,472.18/974,747.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,250.14

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