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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,416.98, 1,465,665.40 and 378,658.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,416.98, 1,465,665.40 and 378,658.50 is: 567,809.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,416.98 : 1,465,665.40 = 378,658.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,416.98/1,465,665.40 = 378,658.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,416.98x = 1,465,665.40 × 378,658.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,416.98x = 554,986,661,865.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,986,661,865.90/977,416.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567,809.52

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