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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,820.30, 1,467,594.45 and 577,961.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,820.30, 1,467,594.45 and 577,961.10 is: 867,452.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,820.30 : 1,467,594.45 = 577,961.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,820.30/1,467,594.45 = 577,961.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,820.30x = 1,467,594.45 × 577,961.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,820.30x = 848,212,502,675.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,212,502,675.90/977,820.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867,452.34

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