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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,017.64, 1,465,456.23 and 303,081.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,017.64, 1,465,456.23 and 303,081.45 is: 454,600.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,017.64 : 1,465,456.23 = 303,081.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,017.64/1,465,456.23 = 303,081.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,017.64x = 1,465,456.23 × 303,081.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,017.64x = 444,152,599,099.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,152,599,099.93/977,017.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,600.39

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