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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,930.38, 1,464,035.49 and 302,070.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,930.38, 1,464,035.49 and 302,070.86 is: 453,149.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,930.38 : 1,464,035.49 = 302,070.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,930.38/1,464,035.49 = 302,070.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,930.38x = 1,464,035.49 × 302,070.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,930.38x = 442,242,459,534.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,242,459,534.82/975,930.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,149.60

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