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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,730.36, 1,466,315.28 and 294,683.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,730.36, 1,466,315.28 and 294,683.37 is: 441,940.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,730.36 : 1,466,315.28 = 294,683.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,730.36/1,466,315.28 = 294,683.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,730.36x = 1,466,315.28 × 294,683.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,730.36x = 432,098,728,192.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,098,728,192.89/977,730.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,940.59

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