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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,470.12, 1,463,345.38 and 301,603.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,470.12, 1,463,345.38 and 301,603.96 is: 452,449.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,470.12 : 1,463,345.38 = 301,603.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,470.12/1,463,345.38 = 301,603.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,470.12x = 1,463,345.38 × 301,603.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,470.12x = 441,350,761,455.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,350,761,455.71/975,470.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,449.29

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