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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,175.92, 1,462,555.98 and 375,937.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,175.92, 1,462,555.98 and 375,937.92 is: 563,826.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,175.92 : 1,462,555.98 = 375,937.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,175.92/1,462,555.98 = 375,937.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,175.92x = 1,462,555.98 × 375,937.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,175.92x = 549,830,253,004.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,830,253,004.76/975,175.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,826.73

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