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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,758.72, 1,466,644.62 and 378,786.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,758.72, 1,466,644.62 and 378,786.40 is: 568,182.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,758.72 : 1,466,644.62 = 378,786.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,758.72/1,466,644.62 = 378,786.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,758.72x = 1,466,644.62 × 378,786.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,758.72x = 555,545,035,689.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,545,035,689.17/977,758.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,182.13

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