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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,350.02, 1,463,073.99 and 310,553.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,350.02, 1,463,073.99 and 310,553.86 is: 465,846.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,350.02 : 1,463,073.99 = 310,553.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,350.02/1,463,073.99 = 310,553.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,350.02x = 1,463,073.99 × 310,553.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,350.02x = 454,363,275,060.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,363,275,060.10/975,350.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,846.38

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