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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,817.54, 1,462,091.04 and 300,921.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,817.54, 1,462,091.04 and 300,921.03 is: 451,339.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,817.54 : 1,462,091.04 = 300,921.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,817.54/1,462,091.04 = 300,921.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,817.54x = 1,462,091.04 × 300,921.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,817.54x = 439,973,941,710.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,973,941,710.57/974,817.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,339.79

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