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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,525.71, 1,465,928.92 and 337,666.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,525.71, 1,465,928.92 and 337,666.62 is: 506,375.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,525.71 : 1,465,928.92 = 337,666.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,525.71/1,465,928.92 = 337,666.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,525.71x = 1,465,928.92 × 337,666.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,525.71x = 494,995,263,576.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,995,263,576.65/977,525.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,375.70

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