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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,642.93, 1,466,184.51 and 337,779.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,642.93, 1,466,184.51 and 337,779.32 is: 506,572.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,642.93 : 1,466,184.51 = 337,779.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,642.93/1,466,184.51 = 337,779.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,642.93x = 1,466,184.51 × 337,779.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,642.93x = 495,246,799,451.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,246,799,451.41/977,642.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,572.27

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