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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,938.92, 1,467,041.22 and 303,894.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,938.92, 1,467,041.22 and 303,894.18 is: 455,882.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,938.92 : 1,467,041.22 = 303,894.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,938.92/1,467,041.22 = 303,894.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,938.92x = 1,467,041.22 × 303,894.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,938.92x = 445,825,288,578.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,825,288,578.10/977,938.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,882.55

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