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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,412.80, 1,465,681.80 and 378,174.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,412.80, 1,465,681.80 and 378,174.80 is: 567,092.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,412.80 : 1,465,681.80 = 378,174.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,412.80/1,465,681.80 = 378,174.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,412.80x = 1,465,681.80 × 378,174.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,412.80x = 554,283,921,578.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,283,921,578.64/977,412.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567,092.96

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