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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,832.60, 1,468,131.30 and 604,584.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,832.60, 1,468,131.30 and 604,584.60 is: 907,731.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,832.60 : 1,468,131.30 = 604,584.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,832.60/1,468,131.30 = 604,584.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,832.60x = 1,468,131.30 × 604,584.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,832.60x = 887,609,574,757.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,609,574,757.98/977,832.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907,731.62

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