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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,341.60, 1,466,158.20 and 346,205.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,341.60, 1,466,158.20 and 346,205.80 is: 519,360.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,341.60 : 1,466,158.20 = 346,205.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,341.60/1,466,158.20 = 346,205.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,341.60x = 1,466,158.20 × 346,205.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,341.60x = 507,592,472,557.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,592,472,557.56/977,341.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,360.35

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