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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,301.18, 1,465,971.21 and 642,477.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,301.18, 1,465,971.21 and 642,477.42 is: 963,728.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,301.18 : 1,465,971.21 = 642,477.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,301.18/1,465,971.21 = 642,477.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,301.18x = 1,465,971.21 × 642,477.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,301.18x = 941,853,400,795.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,853,400,795.08/977,301.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963,728.91

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