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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,754.36, 1,462,151.57 and 300,836.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,754.36, 1,462,151.57 and 300,836.07 is: 451,260.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,754.36 : 1,462,151.57 = 300,836.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,754.36/1,462,151.57 = 300,836.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,754.36x = 1,462,151.57 × 300,836.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,754.36x = 439,867,930,558.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,867,930,558.95/974,754.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,260.29

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