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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,103.90, 1,465,655.85 and 345,935.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,103.90, 1,465,655.85 and 345,935.70 is: 518,903.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,103.90 : 1,465,655.85 = 345,935.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,103.90/1,465,655.85 = 345,935.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,103.90x = 1,465,655.85 × 345,935.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,103.90x = 507,022,682,428.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,022,682,428.85/977,103.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,903.55

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