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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,493.40, 1,465,170.90 and 346,082.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,493.40, 1,465,170.90 and 346,082.20 is: 518,744.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,493.40 : 1,465,170.90 = 346,082.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,493.40/1,465,170.90 = 346,082.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,493.40x = 1,465,170.90 × 346,082.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,493.40x = 507,069,568,447.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,069,568,447.98/977,493.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,744.75

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