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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,250.52, 1,466,059.92 and 370,220.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,250.52, 1,466,059.92 and 370,220.66 is: 555,400.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,250.52 : 1,466,059.92 = 370,220.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,250.52/1,466,059.92 = 370,220.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,250.52x = 1,466,059.92 × 370,220.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,250.52x = 542,765,671,181.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,765,671,181.95/977,250.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,400.75

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