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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,938.30, 1,465,407.45 and 577,373.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,938.30, 1,465,407.45 and 577,373.40 is: 866,060.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,938.30 : 1,465,407.45 = 577,373.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,938.30/1,465,407.45 = 577,373.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,938.30x = 1,465,407.45 × 577,373.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,938.30x = 846,087,281,791.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,087,281,791.83/976,938.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866,060.10

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