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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,355.06, 1,466,227.87 and 337,682.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,355.06, 1,466,227.87 and 337,682.17 is: 506,590.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,355.06 : 1,466,227.87 = 337,682.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,355.06/1,466,227.87 = 337,682.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,355.06x = 1,466,227.87 × 337,682.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,355.06x = 495,119,008,856.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,119,008,856.08/977,355.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,590.73

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