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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,496.40, 1,466,474.10 and 303,542.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,496.40, 1,466,474.10 and 303,542.92 is: 455,385.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,496.40 : 1,466,474.10 = 303,542.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,496.40/1,466,474.10 = 303,542.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,496.40x = 1,466,474.10 × 303,542.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,496.40x = 445,137,830,418.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,137,830,418.37/977,496.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,385.65

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