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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,721.60, 1,465,301.10 and 377,629.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,721.60, 1,465,301.10 and 377,629.40 is: 566,528.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,721.60 : 1,465,301.10 = 377,629.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,721.60/1,465,301.10 = 377,629.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,721.60x = 1,465,301.10 × 377,629.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,721.60x = 553,340,775,212.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,340,775,212.34/976,721.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,528.66

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