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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,703.40, 1,465,485.90 and 346,292.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,703.40, 1,465,485.90 and 346,292.20 is: 519,059.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,703.40 : 1,465,485.90 = 346,292.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,703.40/1,465,485.90 = 346,292.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,703.40x = 1,465,485.90 × 346,292.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,703.40x = 507,486,336,379.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,486,336,379.98/977,703.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,059.60

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