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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,908.70, 1,465,363.05 and 577,999.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,908.70, 1,465,363.05 and 577,999.90 is: 866,999.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,908.70 : 1,465,363.05 = 577,999.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,908.70/1,465,363.05 = 577,999.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,908.70x = 1,465,363.05 × 577,999.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,908.70x = 846,979,696,363.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,979,696,363.70/976,908.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866,999.85

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