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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,451.40, 1,465,739.70 and 444,698.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,451.40, 1,465,739.70 and 444,698.20 is: 666,848.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,451.40 : 1,465,739.70 = 444,698.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,451.40/1,465,739.70 = 444,698.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,451.40x = 1,465,739.70 × 444,698.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,451.40x = 651,811,806,258.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,811,806,258.54/977,451.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666,848.30

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