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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,665.60, 1,466,644.20 and 346,529.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,665.60, 1,466,644.20 and 346,529.80 is: 519,846.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,665.60 : 1,466,644.20 = 346,529.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,665.60/1,466,644.20 = 346,529.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,665.60x = 1,466,644.20 × 346,529.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,665.60x = 508,235,921,297.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,235,921,297.16/977,665.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,846.38

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