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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,203.56, 1,465,999.08 and 303,256.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,203.56, 1,465,999.08 and 303,256.09 is: 454,944.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,203.56 : 1,465,999.08 = 303,256.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,203.56/1,465,999.08 = 303,256.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,203.56x = 1,465,999.08 × 303,256.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,203.56x = 444,573,148,944.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,573,148,944.40/977,203.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,944.26

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