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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,524.34, 1,466,515.47 and 303,571.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,524.34, 1,466,515.47 and 303,571.22 is: 455,427.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,524.34 : 1,466,515.47 = 303,571.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,524.34/1,466,515.47 = 303,571.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,524.34x = 1,466,515.47 × 303,571.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,524.34x = 445,191,890,376.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,191,890,376.77/977,524.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,427.93

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