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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,068.30, 1,466,466.45 and 577,209.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,068.30, 1,466,466.45 and 577,209.10 is: 866,324.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,068.30 : 1,466,466.45 = 577,209.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,068.30/1,466,466.45 = 577,209.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,068.30x = 1,466,466.45 × 577,209.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,068.30x = 846,457,779,784.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,457,779,784.70/977,068.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866,324.06

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