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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,420.74, 1,464,704.82 and 302,570.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,420.74, 1,464,704.82 and 302,570.04 is: 453,877.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,420.74 : 1,464,704.82 = 302,570.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,420.74/1,464,704.82 = 302,570.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,420.74x = 1,464,704.82 × 302,570.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,420.74x = 443,175,795,975.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,175,795,975.59/976,420.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,877.90

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