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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,593.84, 1,466,619.72 and 303,640.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,593.84, 1,466,619.72 and 303,640.72 is: 455,532.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,593.84 : 1,466,619.72 = 303,640.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,593.84/1,466,619.72 = 303,640.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,593.84x = 1,466,619.72 × 303,640.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,593.84x = 445,325,467,747.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,325,467,747.00/977,593.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,532.19

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