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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,091.84, 1,462,793.58 and 301,014.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,091.84, 1,462,793.58 and 301,014.70 is: 451,570.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,091.84 : 1,462,793.58 = 301,014.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,091.84/1,462,793.58 = 301,014.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,091.84x = 1,462,793.58 × 301,014.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,091.84x = 440,322,366,988.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,322,366,988.64/975,091.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,570.15

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