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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,808.95, 1,461,650.58 and 300,709.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,808.95, 1,461,650.58 and 300,709.26 is: 450,890.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,808.95 : 1,461,650.58 = 300,709.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,808.95/1,461,650.58 = 300,709.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,808.95x = 1,461,650.58 × 300,709.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,808.95x = 439,531,864,290.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,531,864,290.37/974,808.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,890.27

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