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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,240.40, 1,465,423.20 and 444,487.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,240.40, 1,465,423.20 and 444,487.20 is: 666,531.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,240.40 : 1,465,423.20 = 444,487.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,240.40/1,465,423.20 = 444,487.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,240.40x = 1,465,423.20 × 444,487.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,240.40x = 651,361,854,983.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,361,854,983.04/977,240.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666,531.85

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