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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,231.20, 1,465,328.40 and 346,165.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,231.20, 1,465,328.40 and 346,165.60 is: 519,064.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,231.20 : 1,465,328.40 = 346,165.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,231.20/1,465,328.40 = 346,165.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,231.20x = 1,465,328.40 × 346,165.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,231.20x = 507,246,284,783.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,246,284,783.04/977,231.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,064.77

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