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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,116.59, 1,462,713.16 and 301,137.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,116.59, 1,462,713.16 and 301,137.87 is: 451,718.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,116.59 : 1,462,713.16 = 301,137.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,116.59/1,462,713.16 = 301,137.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,116.59x = 1,462,713.16 × 301,137.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,116.59x = 440,478,317,356.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,478,317,356.96/975,116.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,718.62

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