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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,612.88, 1,466,513.59 and 303,513.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,612.88, 1,466,513.59 and 303,513.19 is: 455,299.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,612.88 : 1,466,513.59 = 303,513.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,612.88/1,466,513.59 = 303,513.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,612.88x = 1,466,513.59 × 303,513.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,612.88x = 445,106,217,879.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,106,217,879.25/977,612.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,299.05

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