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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,551.20, 1,465,670.70 and 472,354.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,551.20, 1,465,670.70 and 472,354.20 is: 708,214.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,551.20 : 1,465,670.70 = 472,354.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,551.20/1,465,670.70 = 472,354.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,551.20x = 1,465,670.70 × 472,354.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,551.20x = 692,315,710,961.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,315,710,961.94/977,551.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,214.27

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