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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,992.32, 1,466,504.64 and 346,811.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,992.32, 1,466,504.64 and 346,811.52 is: 520,045.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,992.32 : 1,466,504.64 = 346,811.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,992.32/1,466,504.64 = 346,811.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,992.32x = 1,466,504.64 × 346,811.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,992.32x = 508,600,703,285.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,600,703,285.45/977,992.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,045.70

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