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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,297.08, 1,465,889.46 and 580,458.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,297.08, 1,465,889.46 and 580,458.52 is: 870,654.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,297.08 : 1,465,889.46 = 580,458.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,297.08/1,465,889.46 = 580,458.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,297.08x = 1,465,889.46 × 580,458.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,297.08x = 850,888,026,435.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,888,026,435.20/977,297.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870,654.42

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