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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,152.40, 1,465,728.60 and 641,229.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,152.40, 1,465,728.60 and 641,229.20 is: 961,843.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,152.40 : 1,465,728.60 = 641,229.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,152.40/1,465,728.60 = 641,229.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,152.40x = 1,465,728.60 × 641,229.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,152.40x = 939,867,977,595.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,867,977,595.12/977,152.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961,843.80

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