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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,910.24, 1,461,822 and 300,800.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,910.24, 1,461,822 and 300,800.16 is: 451,032.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,910.24 : 1,461,822 = 300,800.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,910.24/1,461,822 = 300,800.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,910.24x = 1,461,822 × 300,800.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,910.24x = 439,716,291,491.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,716,291,491.52/974,910.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,032.59

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