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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,720.14, 1,465,135.51 and 302,897.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,720.14, 1,465,135.51 and 302,897.24 is: 454,363.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,720.14 : 1,465,135.51 = 302,897.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,720.14/1,465,135.51 = 302,897.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,720.14x = 1,465,135.51 × 302,897.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,720.14x = 443,785,502,204.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,785,502,204.99/976,720.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,363.01

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