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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,437.80, 1,465,719.30 and 378,199.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,437.80, 1,465,719.30 and 378,199.80 is: 567,130.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,437.80 : 1,465,719.30 = 378,199.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,437.80/1,465,719.30 = 378,199.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,437.80x = 1,465,719.30 × 378,199.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,437.80x = 554,334,746,116.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,334,746,116.14/977,437.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567,130.46

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