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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,016.40, 1,465,733.58 and 303,083.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,016.40, 1,465,733.58 and 303,083.08 is: 454,689.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,016.40 : 1,465,733.58 = 303,083.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,016.40/1,465,733.58 = 303,083.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,016.40x = 1,465,733.58 × 303,083.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,016.40x = 444,239,047,885.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,239,047,885.83/977,016.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,689.45

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