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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,624.40, 1,466,436.60 and 641,701.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,624.40, 1,466,436.60 and 641,701.20 is: 962,551.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,624.40 : 1,466,436.60 = 641,701.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,624.40/1,466,436.60 = 641,701.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,624.40x = 1,466,436.60 × 641,701.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,624.40x = 941,014,125,943.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,014,125,943.92/977,624.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962,551.80

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