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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,990.04, 1,466,860.44 and 378,541.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,990.04, 1,466,860.44 and 378,541.08 is: 567,763.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,990.04 : 1,466,860.44 = 378,541.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,990.04/1,466,860.44 = 378,541.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,990.04x = 1,466,860.44 × 378,541.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,990.04x = 555,266,935,166.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,266,935,166.88/977,990.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567,763.38

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