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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,284.04, 1,466,872.14 and 472,200.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,284.04, 1,466,872.14 and 472,200.44 is: 708,757.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,284.04 : 1,466,872.14 = 472,200.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,284.04/1,466,872.14 = 472,200.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,284.04x = 1,466,872.14 × 472,200.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,284.04x = 692,657,669,931.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,657,669,931.74/977,284.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,757.78

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