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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,135.10, 1,465,848.45 and 345,999.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,135.10, 1,465,848.45 and 345,999.30 is: 519,050.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,135.10 : 1,465,848.45 = 345,999.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,135.10/1,465,848.45 = 345,999.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,135.10x = 1,465,848.45 × 345,999.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,135.10x = 507,182,537,606.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,182,537,606.09/977,135.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,050.58

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