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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,854.96, 1,465,492.88 and 302,922.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,854.96, 1,465,492.88 and 302,922.72 is: 454,449.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,854.96 : 1,465,492.88 = 302,922.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,854.96/1,465,492.88 = 302,922.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,854.96x = 1,465,492.88 × 302,922.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,854.96x = 443,931,089,350.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,931,089,350.23/976,854.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,449.34

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