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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,152.80, 1,465,729.20 and 312,304.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,152.80, 1,465,729.20 and 312,304.80 is: 468,457.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,152.80 : 1,465,729.20 = 312,304.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,152.80/1,465,729.20 = 312,304.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,152.80x = 1,465,729.20 × 312,304.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,152.80x = 457,754,264,660.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,754,264,660.16/977,152.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,457.20

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