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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,415.88, 1,464,781.77 and 302,338.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,415.88, 1,464,781.77 and 302,338.74 is: 453,557.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,415.88 : 1,464,781.77 = 302,338.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,415.88/1,464,781.77 = 302,338.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,415.88x = 1,464,781.77 × 302,338.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,415.88x = 442,860,274,716.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,860,274,716.77/976,415.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,557.02

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