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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,134.60, 1,465,961.10 and 345,982.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,134.60, 1,465,961.10 and 345,982.60 is: 519,065.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,134.60 : 1,465,961.10 = 345,982.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,134.60/1,465,961.10 = 345,982.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,134.60x = 1,465,961.10 × 345,982.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,134.60x = 507,197,032,876.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,197,032,876.86/977,134.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,065.68

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