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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,013.40, 1,465,692.90 and 346,293.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,013.40, 1,465,692.90 and 346,293.40 is: 519,501.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,013.40 : 1,465,692.90 = 346,293.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,013.40/1,465,692.90 = 346,293.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,013.40x = 1,465,692.90 × 346,293.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,013.40x = 507,559,777,696.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,559,777,696.86/977,013.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,501.35

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