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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,351.52, 1,463,076.24 and 310,555.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,351.52, 1,463,076.24 and 310,555.36 is: 465,848.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,351.52 : 1,463,076.24 = 310,555.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,351.52/1,463,076.24 = 310,555.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,351.52x = 1,463,076.24 × 310,555.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,351.52x = 454,366,168,420.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,366,168,420.65/975,351.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,848.63

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