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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,109.76, 1,462,820.50 and 301,032.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,109.76, 1,462,820.50 and 301,032.62 is: 451,597.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,109.76 : 1,462,820.50 = 301,032.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,109.76/1,462,820.50 = 301,032.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,109.76x = 1,462,820.50 × 301,032.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,109.76x = 440,356,687,704.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,356,687,704.71/975,109.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,597.05

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