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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,218.39, 1,466,011.91 and 370,188.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,218.39, 1,466,011.91 and 370,188.46 is: 555,352.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,218.39 : 1,466,011.91 = 370,188.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,218.39/1,466,011.91 = 370,188.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,218.39x = 1,466,011.91 × 370,188.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,218.39x = 542,700,691,304.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,700,691,304.56/977,218.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,352.52

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