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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,934.38, 1,464,041.49 and 302,074.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,934.38, 1,464,041.49 and 302,074.86 is: 453,155.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,934.38 : 1,464,041.49 = 302,074.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,934.38/1,464,041.49 = 302,074.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,934.38x = 1,464,041.49 × 302,074.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,934.38x = 442,250,128,125.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,250,128,125.94/975,934.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,155.60

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