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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,396.23, 1,464,732.99 and 302,530.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,396.23, 1,464,732.99 and 302,530.50 is: 453,838.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,396.23 : 1,464,732.99 = 302,530.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,396.23/1,464,732.99 = 302,530.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,396.23x = 1,464,732.99 × 302,530.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,396.23x = 443,126,403,831.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,126,403,831.20/976,396.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,838.71

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