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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,354.06, 1,466,226.37 and 337,681.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,354.06, 1,466,226.37 and 337,681.17 is: 506,589.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,354.06 : 1,466,226.37 = 337,681.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,354.06/1,466,226.37 = 337,681.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,354.06x = 1,466,226.37 × 337,681.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,354.06x = 495,117,036,106.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,117,036,106.45/977,354.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,589.23

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