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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,659.20, 1,466,488.80 and 557,755.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,659.20, 1,466,488.80 and 557,755.20 is: 836,632.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,659.20 : 1,466,488.80 = 557,755.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,659.20/1,466,488.80 = 557,755.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,659.20x = 1,466,488.80 × 557,755.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,659.20x = 817,941,753,941.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,941,753,941.76/977,659.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836,632.80

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