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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,167.23, 1,465,946.76 and 337,494.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,167.23, 1,465,946.76 and 337,494.43 is: 506,309.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,167.23 : 1,465,946.76 = 337,494.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,167.23/1,465,946.76 = 337,494.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,167.23x = 1,465,946.76 × 337,494.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,167.23x = 494,748,867,376.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,748,867,376.18/977,167.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,309.31

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