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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,135.19, 1,462,773.13 and 301,129.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,135.19, 1,462,773.13 and 301,129.30 is: 451,715.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,135.19 : 1,462,773.13 = 301,129.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,135.19/1,462,773.13 = 301,129.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,135.19x = 1,462,773.13 × 301,129.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,135.19x = 440,483,841,543.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,483,841,543.25/975,135.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,715.67

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