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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,063.40, 1,465,249.50 and 464,668.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,063.40, 1,465,249.50 and 464,668.20 is: 696,837.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,063.40 : 1,465,249.50 = 464,668.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,063.40/1,465,249.50 = 464,668.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,063.40x = 1,465,249.50 × 464,668.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,063.40x = 680,854,847,715.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,854,847,715.90/977,063.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,837.94

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