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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,435.40, 1,465,715.70 and 444,682.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,435.40, 1,465,715.70 and 444,682.20 is: 666,824.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,435.40 : 1,465,715.70 = 444,682.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,435.40/1,465,715.70 = 444,682.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,435.40x = 1,465,715.70 × 444,682.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,435.40x = 651,777,682,050.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,777,682,050.54/977,435.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666,824.31

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