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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,047.40, 1,465,743.90 and 346,327.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,047.40, 1,465,743.90 and 346,327.40 is: 519,552.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,047.40 : 1,465,743.90 = 346,327.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,047.40/1,465,743.90 = 346,327.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,047.40x = 1,465,743.90 × 346,327.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,047.40x = 507,627,273,952.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,627,273,952.86/977,047.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,552.35

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