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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,541.84, 1,466,542.26 and 303,588.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,541.84, 1,466,542.26 and 303,588.36 is: 455,453.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,541.84 : 1,466,542.26 = 303,588.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,541.84/1,466,542.26 = 303,588.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,541.84x = 1,466,542.26 × 303,588.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,541.84x = 445,225,159,584.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,225,159,584.09/977,541.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,453.81

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