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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,583.84, 1,466,604.72 and 303,630.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,583.84, 1,466,604.72 and 303,630.72 is: 455,517.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,583.84 : 1,466,604.72 = 303,630.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,583.84/1,466,604.72 = 303,630.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,583.84x = 1,466,604.72 × 303,630.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,583.84x = 445,306,247,089.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,306,247,089.00/977,583.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,517.19

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