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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,386.46, 1,464,718.80 and 302,520.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,386.46, 1,464,718.80 and 302,520.73 is: 453,824.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,386.46 : 1,464,718.80 = 302,520.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,386.46/1,464,718.80 = 302,520.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,386.46x = 1,464,718.80 × 302,520.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,386.46x = 443,107,791,784.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,107,791,784.53/976,386.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,824.19

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