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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,844.30, 1,467,630.45 and 577,985.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,844.30, 1,467,630.45 and 577,985.10 is: 867,488.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,844.30 : 1,467,630.45 = 577,985.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,844.30/1,467,630.45 = 577,985.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,844.30x = 1,467,630.45 × 577,985.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,844.30x = 848,268,532,406.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,268,532,406.30/977,844.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867,488.34

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