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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,444.10, 1,466,421.30 and 378,424.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,444.10, 1,466,421.30 and 378,424.80 is: 567,735.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,444.10 : 1,466,421.30 = 378,424.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,444.10/1,466,421.30 = 378,424.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,444.10x = 1,466,421.30 × 378,424.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,444.10x = 554,930,187,168.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,930,187,168.24/977,444.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567,735.98

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