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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,408.52, 1,465,753.14 and 337,549.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,408.52, 1,465,753.14 and 337,549.43 is: 506,199.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,408.52 : 1,465,753.14 = 337,549.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,408.52/1,465,753.14 = 337,549.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,408.52x = 1,465,753.14 × 337,549.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,408.52x = 494,764,129,598.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,764,129,598.94/977,408.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,199.94

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