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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,372.80, 1,466,059.20 and 346,350.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,372.80, 1,466,059.20 and 346,350.40 is: 519,525.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,372.80 : 1,466,059.20 = 346,350.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,372.80/1,466,059.20 = 346,350.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,372.80x = 1,466,059.20 × 346,350.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,372.80x = 507,770,190,343.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,770,190,343.68/977,372.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,525.60

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