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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,350.20, 1,465,506.90 and 346,284.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,350.20, 1,465,506.90 and 346,284.60 is: 519,243.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,350.20 : 1,465,506.90 = 346,284.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,350.20/1,465,506.90 = 346,284.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,350.20x = 1,465,506.90 × 346,284.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,350.20x = 507,482,470,663.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,482,470,663.74/977,350.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,243.23

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