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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,748.23, 1,463,761.80 and 301,887.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,748.23, 1,463,761.80 and 301,887.09 is: 452,873.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,748.23 : 1,463,761.80 = 301,887.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,748.23/1,463,761.80 = 301,887.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,748.23x = 1,463,761.80 × 301,887.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,748.23x = 441,890,790,255.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,890,790,255.16/975,748.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,873.78

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