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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,914.92, 1,461,836.34 and 300,812.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,914.92, 1,461,836.34 and 300,812.40 is: 451,053.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,914.92 : 1,461,836.34 = 300,812.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,914.92/1,461,836.34 = 300,812.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,914.92x = 1,461,836.34 × 300,812.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,914.92x = 439,738,497,842.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,738,497,842.62/974,914.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,053.20

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