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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,935.20, 1,465,402.80 and 303,015.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,935.20, 1,465,402.80 and 303,015.20 is: 454,522.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,935.20 : 1,465,402.80 = 303,015.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,935.20/1,465,402.80 = 303,015.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,935.20x = 1,465,402.80 × 303,015.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,935.20x = 444,039,322,522.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,039,322,522.56/976,935.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,522.80

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