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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,353.06, 1,466,224.87 and 337,680.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,353.06, 1,466,224.87 and 337,680.17 is: 506,587.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,353.06 : 1,466,224.87 = 337,680.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,353.06/1,466,224.87 = 337,680.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,353.06x = 1,466,224.87 × 337,680.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,353.06x = 495,115,056,242.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,115,056,242.51/977,353.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,587.72

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