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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,371.20, 1,466,056.80 and 346,348.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,371.20, 1,466,056.80 and 346,348.80 is: 519,523.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,371.20 : 1,466,056.80 = 346,348.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,371.20/1,466,056.80 = 346,348.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,371.20x = 1,466,056.80 × 346,348.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,371.20x = 507,767,013,411.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,767,013,411.84/977,371.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,523.20

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