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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,104.92, 1,467,368.52 and 304,173.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,104.92, 1,467,368.52 and 304,173.04 is: 456,325.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,104.92 : 1,467,368.52 = 304,173.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,104.92/1,467,368.52 = 304,173.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,104.92x = 1,467,368.52 × 304,173.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,104.92x = 446,333,943,528.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,333,943,528.70/978,104.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,325.22

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