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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,526.71, 1,465,930.42 and 337,667.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,526.71, 1,465,930.42 and 337,667.62 is: 506,377.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,526.71 : 1,465,930.42 = 337,667.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,526.71/1,465,930.42 = 337,667.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,526.71x = 1,465,930.42 × 337,667.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,526.71x = 494,997,236,007.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,997,236,007.00/977,526.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,377.20

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