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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,531.46, 1,464,388.28 and 464,466.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,531.46, 1,464,388.28 and 464,466.42 is: 695,792.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,531.46 : 1,464,388.28 = 464,466.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,531.46/1,464,388.28 = 464,466.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,531.46x = 1,464,388.28 × 464,466.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,531.46x = 680,159,181,901.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,159,181,901.56/977,531.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695,792.63

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