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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,462.48, 1,463,333.92 and 301,596.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,462.48, 1,463,333.92 and 301,596.34 is: 452,437.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,462.48 : 1,463,333.92 = 301,596.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,462.48/1,463,333.92 = 301,596.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,462.48x = 1,463,333.92 × 301,596.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,462.48x = 441,336,154,469.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,336,154,469.85/975,462.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,437.86

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