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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,939.04, 1,466,623.98 and 378,766.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,939.04, 1,466,623.98 and 378,766.56 is: 568,039.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,939.04 : 1,466,623.98 = 378,766.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,939.04/1,466,623.98 = 378,766.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,939.04x = 1,466,623.98 × 378,766.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,939.04x = 555,508,119,718.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,508,119,718.11/977,939.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,039.62

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