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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,429.92, 1,463,284.80 and 301,563.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,429.92, 1,463,284.80 and 301,563.84 is: 452,389.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,429.92 : 1,463,284.80 = 301,563.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,429.92/1,463,284.80 = 301,563.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,429.92x = 1,463,284.80 × 301,563.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,429.92x = 441,273,783,301.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,273,783,301.63/975,429.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,389.02

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