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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,875.08, 1,466,907.78 and 303,775.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,875.08, 1,466,907.78 and 303,775.08 is: 455,692.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,875.08 : 1,466,907.78 = 303,775.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,875.08/1,466,907.78 = 303,775.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,875.08x = 1,466,907.78 × 303,775.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,875.08x = 445,610,028,222.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,610,028,222.12/977,875.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,692.18

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