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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036,708.90, 1,555,063.35 and 977,659.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036,708.90, 1,555,063.35 and 977,659.90 is: 1,466,489.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036,708.90 : 1,555,063.35 = 977,659.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036,708.90/1,555,063.35 = 977,659.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036,708.90x = 1,555,063.35 × 977,659.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036,708.90x = 1,520,323,079,254.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,323,079,254.67/1,036,708.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466,489.85

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