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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,873.96, 1,467,018.84 and 303,939.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,873.96, 1,467,018.84 and 303,939.08 is: 455,973.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,873.96 : 1,467,018.84 = 303,939.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,873.96/1,467,018.84 = 303,939.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,873.96x = 1,467,018.84 × 303,939.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,873.96x = 445,884,356,572.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,884,356,572.27/977,873.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,973.24

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