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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,709.40, 1,466,564.10 and 552,556.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,709.40, 1,466,564.10 and 552,556.60 is: 828,834.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,709.40 : 1,466,564.10 = 552,556.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,709.40/1,466,564.10 = 552,556.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,709.40x = 1,466,564.10 × 552,556.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,709.40x = 810,359,672,778.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,359,672,778.06/977,709.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,834.90

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