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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,806.45, 1,461,646.85 and 300,706.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,806.45, 1,461,646.85 and 300,706.75 is: 450,886.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,806.45 : 1,461,646.85 = 300,706.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,806.45/1,461,646.85 = 300,706.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,806.45x = 1,461,646.85 × 300,706.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,806.45x = 439,527,065,099.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,527,065,099.47/974,806.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,886.50

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