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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,349.20, 1,466,023.80 and 346,326.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,349.20, 1,466,023.80 and 346,326.80 is: 519,490.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,349.20 : 1,466,023.80 = 346,326.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,349.20/1,466,023.80 = 346,326.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,349.20x = 1,466,023.80 × 346,326.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,349.20x = 507,723,331,377.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,723,331,377.84/977,349.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,490.20

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