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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,536.59, 1,466,534.40 and 303,583.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,536.59, 1,466,534.40 and 303,583.11 is: 455,445.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,536.59 : 1,466,534.40 = 303,583.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,536.59/1,466,534.40 = 303,583.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,536.59x = 1,466,534.40 × 303,583.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,536.59x = 445,215,074,073.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,215,074,073.98/977,536.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,445.94

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