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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,234.82, 1,464,494.78 and 302,376.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,234.82, 1,464,494.78 and 302,376.38 is: 453,608.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,234.82 : 1,464,494.78 = 302,376.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,234.82/1,464,494.78 = 302,376.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,234.82x = 1,464,494.78 × 302,376.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,234.82x = 442,828,623,538.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,828,623,538.76/976,234.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,608.72

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