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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,179.40, 1,465,331.70 and 444,426.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,179.40, 1,465,331.70 and 444,426.20 is: 666,440.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,179.40 : 1,465,331.70 = 444,426.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,179.40/1,465,331.70 = 444,426.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,179.40x = 1,465,331.70 × 444,426.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,179.40x = 651,231,799,170.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,231,799,170.54/977,179.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666,440.37

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