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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,248.51, 1,466,056.92 and 370,218.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,248.51, 1,466,056.92 and 370,218.65 is: 555,397.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,248.51 : 1,466,056.92 = 370,218.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,248.51/1,466,056.92 = 370,218.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,248.51x = 1,466,056.92 × 370,218.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,248.51x = 542,761,613,745.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,761,613,745.56/977,248.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,397.74

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