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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,086.88, 1,466,131.44 and 465,331.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,086.88, 1,466,131.44 and 465,331.04 is: 698,235.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,086.88 : 1,466,131.44 = 465,331.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,086.88/1,466,131.44 = 465,331.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,086.88x = 1,466,131.44 × 465,331.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,086.88x = 682,236,467,751.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,236,467,751.90/977,086.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,235.22

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