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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,524.20, 1,466,286.30 and 557,620.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,524.20, 1,466,286.30 and 557,620.20 is: 836,430.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,524.20 : 1,466,286.30 = 557,620.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,524.20/1,466,286.30 = 557,620.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,524.20x = 1,466,286.30 × 557,620.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,524.20x = 817,630,859,863.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,630,859,863.26/977,524.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836,430.30

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