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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,046.11, 1,465,513.57 and 293,918.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,046.11, 1,465,513.57 and 293,918.43 is: 440,860.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,046.11 : 1,465,513.57 = 293,918.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,046.11/1,465,513.57 = 293,918.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,046.11x = 1,465,513.57 × 293,918.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,046.11x = 430,741,453,501.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,741,453,501.17/977,046.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,860.93

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