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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,391.68, 1,466,316.96 and 303,438.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,391.68, 1,466,316.96 and 303,438.56 is: 455,229.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,391.68 : 1,466,316.96 = 303,438.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,391.68/1,466,316.96 = 303,438.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,391.68x = 1,466,316.96 × 303,438.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,391.68x = 444,937,106,845.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,937,106,845.98/977,391.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,229.07

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