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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,444.80, 1,466,167.20 and 470,461.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,444.80, 1,466,167.20 and 470,461.75 is: 705,692.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,444.80 : 1,466,167.20 = 470,461.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,444.80/1,466,167.20 = 470,461.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,444.80x = 1,466,167.20 × 470,461.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,444.80x = 689,775,586,704.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,775,586,704.60/977,444.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,692.63

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