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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,929.88, 1,464,034.74 and 302,070.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,929.88, 1,464,034.74 and 302,070.36 is: 453,148.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,929.88 : 1,464,034.74 = 302,070.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,929.88/1,464,034.74 = 302,070.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,929.88x = 1,464,034.74 × 302,070.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,929.88x = 442,241,500,964.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,241,500,964.31/975,929.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,148.85

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