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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,687.20, 1,466,530.80 and 346,664.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,687.20, 1,466,530.80 and 346,664.80 is: 519,997.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,687.20 : 1,466,530.80 = 346,664.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,687.20/1,466,530.80 = 346,664.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,687.20x = 1,466,530.80 × 346,664.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,687.20x = 508,394,606,475.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,394,606,475.84/977,687.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,997.20

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