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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,114.90, 1,465,672.35 and 479,450.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,114.90, 1,465,672.35 and 479,450.90 is: 719,176.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,114.90 : 1,465,672.35 = 479,450.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,114.90/1,465,672.35 = 479,450.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,114.90x = 1,465,672.35 × 479,450.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,114.90x = 702,717,927,312.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,717,927,312.62/977,114.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719,176.35

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