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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,106.76, 1,462,815.99 and 301,029.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,106.76, 1,462,815.99 and 301,029.62 is: 451,592.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,106.76 : 1,462,815.99 = 301,029.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,106.76/1,462,815.99 = 301,029.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,106.76x = 1,462,815.99 × 301,029.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,106.76x = 440,350,934,285.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,350,934,285.54/975,106.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,592.54

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