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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,072.40, 1,462,984.20 and 977,072.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,072.40, 1,462,984.20 and 977,072.40 is: 1,462,984.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,072.40 : 1,462,984.20 = 977,072.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,072.40/1,462,984.20 = 977,072.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,072.40x = 1,462,984.20 × 977,072.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,072.40x = 1,429,441,483,456.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,441,483,456.08/977,072.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,984.20

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