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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,751.42, 1,466,346.69 and 294,704.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,751.42, 1,466,346.69 and 294,704.43 is: 441,972.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,751.42 : 1,466,346.69 = 294,704.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,751.42/1,466,346.69 = 294,704.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,751.42x = 1,466,346.69 × 294,704.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,751.42x = 432,138,865,458.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,138,865,458.84/977,751.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,972.12

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