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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,986.91, 1,467,073.82 and 303,887.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,986.91, 1,467,073.82 and 303,887.19 is: 455,859.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,986.91 : 1,467,073.82 = 303,887.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,986.91/1,467,073.82 = 303,887.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,986.91x = 1,467,073.82 × 303,887.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,986.91x = 445,824,946,943.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,824,946,943.61/977,986.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,859.83

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