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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,738, 1,463,746.43 and 301,876.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,738, 1,463,746.43 and 301,876.82 is: 452,858.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,738 : 1,463,746.43 = 301,876.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,738/1,463,746.43 = 301,876.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,738x = 1,463,746.43 × 301,876.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,738x = 441,871,117,574.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,871,117,574.75/975,738
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,858.37

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