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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,533.59, 1,466,529.89 and 303,580.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,533.59, 1,466,529.89 and 303,580.11 is: 455,441.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,533.59 : 1,466,529.89 = 303,580.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,533.59/1,466,529.89 = 303,580.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,533.59x = 1,466,529.89 × 303,580.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,533.59x = 445,209,303,806.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,209,303,806.59/977,533.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,441.44

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