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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,416.80, 1,466,125.20 and 346,394.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,416.80, 1,466,125.20 and 346,394.40 is: 519,591.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,416.80 : 1,466,125.20 = 346,394.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,416.80/1,466,125.20 = 346,394.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,416.80x = 1,466,125.20 × 346,394.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,416.80x = 507,857,558,978.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,857,558,978.88/977,416.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,591.60

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