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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,168.89, 1,462,893.27 and 301,309.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,168.89, 1,462,893.27 and 301,309.04 is: 452,006.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,168.89 : 1,462,893.27 = 301,309.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,168.89/1,462,893.27 = 301,309.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,168.89x = 1,462,893.27 × 301,309.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,168.89x = 440,782,958,361.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,782,958,361.79/975,168.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,006.79

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