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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,194.76, 1,462,932.04 and 301,334.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,194.76, 1,462,932.04 and 301,334.88 is: 452,045.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,194.76 : 1,462,932.04 = 301,334.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,194.76/1,462,932.04 = 301,334.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,194.76x = 1,462,932.04 × 301,334.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,194.76x = 440,832,450,721.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,832,450,721.56/975,194.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,045.55

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