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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,994.51, 1,466,867.16 and 378,545.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,994.51, 1,466,867.16 and 378,545.55 is: 567,770.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,994.51 : 1,466,867.16 = 378,545.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,994.51/1,466,867.16 = 378,545.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,994.51x = 1,466,867.16 × 378,545.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,994.51x = 555,276,035,859.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,276,035,859.14/977,994.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567,770.10

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