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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,175.40, 1,465,325.70 and 444,422.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,175.40, 1,465,325.70 and 444,422.20 is: 666,434.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,175.40 : 1,465,325.70 = 444,422.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,175.40/1,465,325.70 = 444,422.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,175.40x = 1,465,325.70 × 444,422.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,175.40x = 651,223,271,310.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,223,271,310.54/977,175.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666,434.37

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