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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,451.40, 1,465,107.90 and 346,040.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,451.40, 1,465,107.90 and 346,040.20 is: 518,681.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,451.40 : 1,465,107.90 = 346,040.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,451.40/1,465,107.90 = 346,040.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,451.40x = 1,465,107.90 × 346,040.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,451.40x = 506,986,230,737.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,986,230,737.58/977,451.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,681.78

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