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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,963.10, 1,467,194.13 and 304,050.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,963.10, 1,467,194.13 and 304,050.12 is: 456,152.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,963.10 : 1,467,194.13 = 304,050.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,963.10/1,467,194.13 = 304,050.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,963.10x = 1,467,194.13 × 304,050.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,963.10x = 446,100,551,289.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,100,551,289.80/977,963.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,152.74

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