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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,068.80, 1,465,603.20 and 337,371.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,068.80, 1,465,603.20 and 337,371.30 is: 506,056.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,068.80 : 1,465,603.20 = 337,371.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,068.80/1,465,603.20 = 337,371.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,068.80x = 1,465,603.20 × 337,371.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,068.80x = 494,452,456,868.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,452,456,868.16/977,068.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,056.95

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