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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,755.84, 1,462,153.80 and 300,837.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,755.84, 1,462,153.80 and 300,837.54 is: 451,262.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,755.84 : 1,462,153.80 = 300,837.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,755.84/1,462,153.80 = 300,837.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,755.84x = 1,462,153.80 × 300,837.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,755.84x = 439,870,752,293.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,870,752,293.65/974,755.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,262.49

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