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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,534.34, 1,466,531.01 and 303,580.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,534.34, 1,466,531.01 and 303,580.86 is: 455,442.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,534.34 : 1,466,531.01 = 303,580.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,534.34/1,466,531.01 = 303,580.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,534.34x = 1,466,531.01 × 303,580.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,534.34x = 445,210,745,232.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,210,745,232.47/977,534.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,442.56

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