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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,467.12, 1,463,340.88 and 301,600.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,467.12, 1,463,340.88 and 301,600.96 is: 452,444.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,467.12 : 1,463,340.88 = 301,600.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,467.12/1,463,340.88 = 301,600.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,467.12x = 1,463,340.88 × 301,600.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,467.12x = 441,345,014,215.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,345,014,215.25/975,467.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,444.79

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