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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,018.80, 1,462,379.82 and 375,892.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,018.80, 1,462,379.82 and 375,892.52 is: 563,781.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,018.80 : 1,462,379.82 = 375,892.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,018.80/1,462,379.82 = 375,892.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,018.80x = 1,462,379.82 × 375,892.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,018.80x = 549,697,635,736.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,697,635,736.95/975,018.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,781.58

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