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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,390.56, 1,464,642.72 and 377,444.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,390.56, 1,464,642.72 and 377,444.16 is: 566,188.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,390.56 : 1,464,642.72 = 377,444.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,390.56/1,464,642.72 = 377,444.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,390.56x = 1,464,642.72 × 377,444.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,390.56x = 552,820,841,150.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,820,841,150.52/976,390.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,188.23

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