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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,256.80, 1,465,885.20 and 644,832.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,256.80, 1,465,885.20 and 644,832.80 is: 967,249.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,256.80 : 1,465,885.20 = 644,832.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,256.80/1,465,885.20 = 644,832.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,256.80x = 1,465,885.20 × 644,832.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,256.80x = 945,250,857,994.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,250,857,994.56/977,256.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967,249.20

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