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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,099.97, 1,463,606.78 and 301,990.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,099.97, 1,463,606.78 and 301,990.02 is: 452,816.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,099.97 : 1,463,606.78 = 301,990.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,099.97/1,463,606.78 = 301,990.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,099.97x = 1,463,606.78 × 301,990.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,099.97x = 441,994,639,254.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,994,639,254.39/976,099.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,816.98

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