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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,425.50, 1,465,678.14 and 378,667.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,425.50, 1,465,678.14 and 378,667.02 is: 567,822.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,425.50 : 1,465,678.14 = 378,667.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,425.50/1,465,678.14 = 378,667.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,425.50x = 1,465,678.14 × 378,667.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,425.50x = 555,003,973,552.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,003,973,552.94/977,425.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567,822.28

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