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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,687.70, 1,466,531.55 and 942,258.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,687.70, 1,466,531.55 and 942,258.30 is: 1,413,387.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,687.70 : 1,466,531.55 = 942,258.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,687.70/1,466,531.55 = 942,258.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,687.70x = 1,466,531.55 × 942,258.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,687.70x = 1,381,851,525,199.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,851,525,199.37/977,687.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413,387.45

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