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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131,426.40, 1,697,139.60 and 977,461.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131,426.40, 1,697,139.60 and 977,461.60 is: 1,466,192.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131,426.40 : 1,697,139.60 = 977,461.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131,426.40/1,697,139.60 = 977,461.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131,426.40x = 1,697,139.60 × 977,461.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131,426.40x = 1,658,888,788,839.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,888,788,839.36/1,131,426.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466,192.40

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