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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,461.80, 1,465,833 and 337,602.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,461.80, 1,465,833 and 337,602.72 is: 506,279.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,461.80 : 1,465,833 = 337,602.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,461.80/1,465,833 = 337,602.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,461.80x = 1,465,833 × 337,602.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,461.80x = 494,869,207,865.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,869,207,865.76/977,461.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,279.84

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