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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,012.40, 1,465,691.40 and 346,292.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,012.40, 1,465,691.40 and 346,292.40 is: 519,499.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,012.40 : 1,465,691.40 = 346,292.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,012.40/1,465,691.40 = 346,292.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,012.40x = 1,465,691.40 × 346,292.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,012.40x = 507,557,792,565.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,557,792,565.36/977,012.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,499.85

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