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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,287.04, 1,466,876.64 and 472,203.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,287.04, 1,466,876.64 and 472,203.44 is: 708,762.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,287.04 : 1,466,876.64 = 472,203.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,287.04/1,466,876.64 = 472,203.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,287.04x = 1,466,876.64 × 472,203.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,287.04x = 692,664,195,463.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,664,195,463.64/977,287.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,762.28

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