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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,934.60, 1,467,151.38 and 304,021.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,934.60, 1,467,151.38 and 304,021.62 is: 456,109.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,934.60 : 1,467,151.38 = 304,021.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,934.60/1,467,151.38 = 304,021.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,934.60x = 1,467,151.38 × 304,021.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,934.60x = 446,045,739,332.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,045,739,332.84/977,934.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,109.99

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