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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,545.80, 1,466,974.80 and 577,762.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,545.80, 1,466,974.80 and 577,762.20 is: 867,031.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,545.80 : 1,466,974.80 = 577,762.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,545.80/1,466,974.80 = 577,762.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,545.80x = 1,466,974.80 × 577,762.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,545.80x = 847,562,587,792.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,562,587,792.56/977,545.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867,031.08

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