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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,471.34, 1,466,436.51 and 303,517.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,471.34, 1,466,436.51 and 303,517.86 is: 455,348.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,471.34 : 1,466,436.51 = 303,517.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,471.34/1,466,436.51 = 303,517.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,471.34x = 1,466,436.51 × 303,517.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,471.34x = 445,089,671,341.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,089,671,341.07/977,471.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,348.05

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