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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,203.06, 1,465,998.33 and 303,255.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,203.06, 1,465,998.33 and 303,255.59 is: 454,943.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,203.06 : 1,465,998.33 = 303,255.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,203.06/1,465,998.33 = 303,255.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,203.06x = 1,465,998.33 × 303,255.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,203.06x = 444,572,186,986.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,572,186,986.89/977,203.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,943.51

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