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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,017.80, 1,462,378.32 and 375,891.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,017.80, 1,462,378.32 and 375,891.52 is: 563,780.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,017.80 : 1,462,378.32 = 375,891.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,017.80/1,462,378.32 = 375,891.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,017.80x = 1,462,378.32 × 375,891.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,017.80x = 549,695,609,519.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,695,609,519.85/975,017.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,780.08

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