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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,436.06, 1,348,861.65 and 595,462.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,436.06, 1,348,861.65 and 595,462.56 is: 821,738.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,436.06 : 1,348,861.65 = 595,462.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,436.06/1,348,861.65 = 595,462.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,436.06x = 1,348,861.65 × 595,462.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,436.06x = 803,196,611,194.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,196,611,194.82/977,436.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821,738.26

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