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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,523.84, 1,466,514.72 and 303,570.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,523.84, 1,466,514.72 and 303,570.72 is: 455,427.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,523.84 : 1,466,514.72 = 303,570.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,523.84/1,466,514.72 = 303,570.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,523.84x = 1,466,514.72 × 303,570.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,523.84x = 445,190,929,441.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,190,929,441.00/977,523.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,427.18

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