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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,936.80, 1,465,405.20 and 577,371.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,936.80, 1,465,405.20 and 577,371.90 is: 866,057.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,936.80 : 1,465,405.20 = 577,371.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,936.80/1,465,405.20 = 577,371.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,936.80x = 1,465,405.20 × 577,371.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,936.80x = 846,083,784,593.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,083,784,593.88/976,936.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866,057.85

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