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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,316.76, 1,466,476.74 and 465,561.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,316.76, 1,466,476.74 and 465,561.46 is: 698,581.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,316.76 : 1,466,476.74 = 465,561.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,316.76/1,466,476.74 = 465,561.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,316.76x = 1,466,476.74 × 465,561.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,316.76x = 682,735,052,130.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,735,052,130.44/977,316.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,581.14

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