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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,861.60, 1,467,958.80 and 551,736.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,861.60, 1,467,958.80 and 551,736.80 is: 828,263.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,861.60 : 1,467,958.80 = 551,736.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,861.60/1,467,958.80 = 551,736.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,861.60x = 1,467,958.80 × 551,736.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,861.60x = 809,926,890,843.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,926,890,843.84/977,861.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,263.32

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