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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,953.92, 1,461,894.96 and 300,851.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,953.92, 1,461,894.96 and 300,851.28 is: 451,111.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,953.92 : 1,461,894.96 = 300,851.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,953.92/1,461,894.96 = 300,851.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,953.92x = 1,461,894.96 × 300,851.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,953.92x = 439,812,969,941.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,812,969,941.55/974,953.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,111.55

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