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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,543.40, 1,465,877.70 and 444,790.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,543.40, 1,465,877.70 and 444,790.20 is: 666,986.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,543.40 : 1,465,877.70 = 444,790.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,543.40/1,465,877.70 = 444,790.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,543.40x = 1,465,877.70 × 444,790.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,543.40x = 652,008,035,358.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,008,035,358.54/977,543.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666,986.28

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