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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,001.80, 1,462,354.32 and 375,875.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,001.80, 1,462,354.32 and 375,875.52 is: 563,756.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,001.80 : 1,462,354.32 = 375,875.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,001.80/1,462,354.32 = 375,875.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,001.80x = 1,462,354.32 × 375,875.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,001.80x = 549,663,190,454.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,663,190,454.25/975,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,756.08

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