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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,235.40, 1,465,853.10 and 977,235.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,235.40, 1,465,853.10 and 977,235.40 is: 1,465,853.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,235.40 : 1,465,853.10 = 977,235.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,235.40/1,465,853.10 = 977,235.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,235.40x = 1,465,853.10 × 977,235.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,235.40x = 1,432,483,540,519.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,483,540,519.74/977,235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465,853.10

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