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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,231.67, 1,464,980.32 and 369,594.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,231.67, 1,464,980.32 and 369,594.97 is: 554,064.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,231.67 : 1,464,980.32 = 369,594.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,231.67/1,464,980.32 = 369,594.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,231.67x = 1,464,980.32 × 369,594.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,231.67x = 541,449,355,881.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,449,355,881.42/977,231.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,064.48

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