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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,806.95, 1,461,647.59 and 300,707.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,806.95, 1,461,647.59 and 300,707.25 is: 450,887.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,806.95 : 1,461,647.59 = 300,707.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,806.95/1,461,647.59 = 300,707.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,806.95x = 1,461,647.59 × 300,707.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,806.95x = 439,528,027,258.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,528,027,258.03/974,806.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,887.25

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