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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,461.98, 1,463,333.18 and 301,595.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,461.98, 1,463,333.18 and 301,595.83 is: 452,437.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,461.98 : 1,463,333.18 = 301,595.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,461.98/1,463,333.18 = 301,595.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,461.98x = 1,463,333.18 × 301,595.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,461.98x = 441,335,184,988.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,335,184,988.64/975,461.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,437.10

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