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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,166.68, 1,465,945.92 and 337,493.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,166.68, 1,465,945.92 and 337,493.88 is: 506,308.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,166.68 : 1,465,945.92 = 337,493.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,166.68/1,465,945.92 = 337,493.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,166.68x = 1,465,945.92 × 337,493.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,166.68x = 494,747,776,410.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,747,776,410.97/977,166.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,308.48

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