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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,729.83, 1,463,734.16 and 301,868.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,729.83, 1,463,734.16 and 301,868.65 is: 452,846.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,729.83 : 1,463,734.16 = 301,868.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,729.83/1,463,734.16 = 301,868.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,729.83x = 1,463,734.16 × 301,868.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,729.83x = 441,855,456,290.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,855,456,290.42/975,729.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,846.11

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