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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,994.82, 1,466,508.39 and 346,814.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,994.82, 1,466,508.39 and 346,814.02 is: 520,049.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,994.82 : 1,466,508.39 = 346,814.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,994.82/1,466,508.39 = 346,814.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,994.82x = 1,466,508.39 × 346,814.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,994.82x = 508,605,670,099.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,605,670,099.63/977,994.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,049.45

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