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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,127.40, 1,465,691.10 and 345,959.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,127.40, 1,465,691.10 and 345,959.20 is: 518,938.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,127.40 : 1,465,691.10 = 345,959.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,127.40/1,465,691.10 = 345,959.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,127.40x = 1,465,691.10 × 345,959.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,127.40x = 507,069,320,403.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,069,320,403.12/977,127.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,938.80

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