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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,942.04, 1,466,628.48 and 378,769.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,942.04, 1,466,628.48 and 378,769.56 is: 568,044.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,942.04 : 1,466,628.48 = 378,769.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,942.04/1,466,628.48 = 378,769.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,942.04x = 1,466,628.48 × 378,769.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,942.04x = 555,514,224,053.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,514,224,053.07/977,942.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,044.12

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