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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979,052, 1,468,665.44 and 305,139

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979,052, 1,468,665.44 and 305,139 is: 457,735.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979,052 : 1,468,665.44 = 305,139 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979,052/1,468,665.44 = 305,139/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979,052x = 1,468,665.44 × 305,139
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979,052x = 448,147,103,696.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,147,103,696.16/979,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,735.75

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