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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,251.40, 1,465,488.30 and 345,840.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,251.40, 1,465,488.30 and 345,840.20 is: 518,622.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,251.40 : 1,465,488.30 = 345,840.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,251.40/1,465,488.30 = 345,840.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,251.40x = 1,465,488.30 × 345,840.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,251.40x = 506,824,766,769.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,824,766,769.66/977,251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,622.71

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