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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,497.67, 1,466,444.01 and 337,824.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,497.67, 1,466,444.01 and 337,824.78 is: 506,805.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,497.67 : 1,466,444.01 = 337,824.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,497.67/1,466,444.01 = 337,824.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,497.67x = 1,466,444.01 × 337,824.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,497.67x = 495,401,120,828.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,401,120,828.25/977,497.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,805.42

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