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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,751.84, 1,462,147.80 and 300,833.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,751.84, 1,462,147.80 and 300,833.54 is: 451,256.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,751.84 : 1,462,147.80 = 300,833.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,751.84/1,462,147.80 = 300,833.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,751.84x = 1,462,147.80 × 300,833.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,751.84x = 439,863,098,677.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,863,098,677.21/974,751.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,256.49

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