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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,144.20, 1,465,716.30 and 346,121.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,144.20, 1,465,716.30 and 346,121.80 is: 519,182.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,144.20 : 1,465,716.30 = 346,121.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,144.20/1,465,716.30 = 346,121.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,144.20x = 1,465,716.30 × 346,121.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,144.20x = 507,316,364,045.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,316,364,045.34/977,144.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,182.70

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