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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,246.40, 1,465,869.60 and 346,078.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,246.40, 1,465,869.60 and 346,078.20 is: 519,117.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,246.40 : 1,465,869.60 = 346,078.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,246.40/1,465,869.60 = 346,078.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,246.40x = 1,465,869.60 × 346,078.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,246.40x = 507,305,512,602.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,305,512,602.72/977,246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,117.30

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