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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,266.80, 1,465,900.20 and 346,244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,266.80, 1,465,900.20 and 346,244.40 is: 519,366.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,266.80 : 1,465,900.20 = 346,244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,266.80/1,465,900.20 = 346,244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,266.80x = 1,465,900.20 × 346,244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,266.80x = 507,559,735,208.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,559,735,208.88/977,266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,366.60

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