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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,257.80, 1,465,886.70 and 944,598.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,257.80, 1,465,886.70 and 944,598.60 is: 1,416,897.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,257.80 : 1,465,886.70 = 944,598.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,257.80/1,465,886.70 = 944,598.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,257.80x = 1,465,886.70 × 944,598.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,257.80x = 1,384,674,524,578.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384,674,524,578.62/977,257.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416,897.90

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