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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,166.09, 1,462,904.96 and 301,088.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,166.09, 1,462,904.96 and 301,088.95 is: 451,681.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,166.09 : 1,462,904.96 = 301,088.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,166.09/1,462,904.96 = 301,088.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,166.09x = 1,462,904.96 × 301,088.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,166.09x = 440,464,513,193.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,464,513,193.49/975,166.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,681.53

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