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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,481.60, 1,466,481.60 and 346,329.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,481.60, 1,466,481.60 and 346,329.60 is: 519,586.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,481.60 : 1,466,481.60 = 346,329.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,481.60/1,466,481.60 = 346,329.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,481.60x = 1,466,481.60 × 346,329.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,481.60x = 507,885,985,935.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,885,985,935.36/977,481.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,586.24

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