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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,350.52, 1,463,074.74 and 310,554.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,350.52, 1,463,074.74 and 310,554.36 is: 465,847.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,350.52 : 1,463,074.74 = 310,554.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,350.52/1,463,074.74 = 310,554.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,350.52x = 1,463,074.74 × 310,554.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,350.52x = 454,364,239,512.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,364,239,512.87/975,350.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,847.13

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