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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,044.98, 1,465,511.89 and 293,917.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,044.98, 1,465,511.89 and 293,917.31 is: 440,859.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,044.98 : 1,465,511.89 = 293,917.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,044.98/1,465,511.89 = 293,917.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,044.98x = 1,465,511.89 × 293,917.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,044.98x = 430,739,310,466.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,739,310,466.23/977,044.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,859.24

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