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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,428.92, 1,463,283.30 and 301,562.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,428.92, 1,463,283.30 and 301,562.84 is: 452,387.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,428.92 : 1,463,283.30 = 301,562.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,428.92/1,463,283.30 = 301,562.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,428.92x = 1,463,283.30 × 301,562.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,428.92x = 441,271,867,672.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,271,867,672.57/975,428.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,387.52

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