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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,524.21, 1,465,926.67 and 337,665.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,524.21, 1,465,926.67 and 337,665.12 is: 506,373.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,524.21 : 1,465,926.67 = 337,665.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,524.21/1,465,926.67 = 337,665.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,524.21x = 1,465,926.67 × 337,665.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,524.21x = 494,992,297,607.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,992,297,607.12/977,524.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,373.44

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