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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,472.30, 1,465,771.05 and 378,234.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,472.30, 1,465,771.05 and 378,234.30 is: 567,182.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,472.30 : 1,465,771.05 = 378,234.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,472.30/1,465,771.05 = 378,234.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,472.30x = 1,465,771.05 × 378,234.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,472.30x = 554,404,887,057.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,404,887,057.02/977,472.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567,182.20

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