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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,435.28, 1,348,860.65 and 595,461.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,435.28, 1,348,860.65 and 595,461.78 is: 821,737.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,435.28 : 1,348,860.65 = 595,461.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,435.28/1,348,860.65 = 595,461.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,435.28x = 1,348,860.65 × 595,461.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,435.28x = 803,194,960,643.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,194,960,643.65/977,435.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821,737.23

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