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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,477.40, 1,466,216.10 and 859,379.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,477.40, 1,466,216.10 and 859,379.40 is: 1,289,069.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,477.40 : 1,466,216.10 = 859,379.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,477.40/1,466,216.10 = 859,379.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,477.40x = 1,466,216.10 × 859,379.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,477.40x = 1,260,035,912,288.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,035,912,288.34/977,477.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289,069.10

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