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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,377.42, 1,463,391.05 and 327,017.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,377.42, 1,463,391.05 and 327,017.77 is: 490,635.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,377.42 : 1,463,391.05 = 327,017.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,377.42/1,463,391.05 = 327,017.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,377.42x = 1,463,391.05 × 327,017.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,377.42x = 478,554,877,808.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,554,877,808.96/975,377.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,635.59

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