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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,733, 1,466,319.26 and 294,685.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,733, 1,466,319.26 and 294,685.97 is: 441,944.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,733 : 1,466,319.26 = 294,685.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,733/1,466,319.26 = 294,685.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,733x = 1,466,319.26 × 294,685.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,733x = 432,103,706,867.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,103,706,867.90/977,733
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,944.48

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