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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,984.58, 1,466,673.08 and 472,231.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,984.58, 1,466,673.08 and 472,231.11 is: 708,199.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,984.58 : 1,466,673.08 = 472,231.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,984.58/1,466,673.08 = 472,231.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,984.58x = 1,466,673.08 × 472,231.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,984.58x = 692,608,659,714.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,608,659,714.39/977,984.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,199.98

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