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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,108.26, 1,462,818.24 and 301,031.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,108.26, 1,462,818.24 and 301,031.12 is: 451,594.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,108.26 : 1,462,818.24 = 301,031.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,108.26/1,462,818.24 = 301,031.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,108.26x = 1,462,818.24 × 301,031.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,108.26x = 440,353,813,143.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,353,813,143.63/975,108.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,594.79

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