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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,717.24, 1,465,131.24 and 302,894.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,717.24, 1,465,131.24 and 302,894.34 is: 454,358.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,717.24 : 1,465,131.24 = 302,894.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,717.24/1,465,131.24 = 302,894.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,717.24x = 1,465,131.24 × 302,894.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,717.24x = 443,779,954,458.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,779,954,458.94/976,717.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,358.68

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