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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,296.08, 1,465,887.96 and 580,457.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,296.08, 1,465,887.96 and 580,457.52 is: 870,652.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,296.08 : 1,465,887.96 = 580,457.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,296.08/1,465,887.96 = 580,457.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,296.08x = 1,465,887.96 × 580,457.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,296.08x = 850,885,689,859.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,885,689,859.46/977,296.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870,652.92

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