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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,742.72, 1,466,620.56 and 378,770.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,742.72, 1,466,620.56 and 378,770.40 is: 568,158.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,742.72 : 1,466,620.56 = 378,770.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,742.72/1,466,620.56 = 378,770.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,742.72x = 1,466,620.56 × 378,770.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,742.72x = 555,512,456,159.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,512,456,159.42/977,742.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,158.11

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