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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,197.88, 1,462,862.43 and 376,164

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,197.88, 1,462,862.43 and 376,164 is: 564,271.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,197.88 : 1,462,862.43 = 376,164 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,197.88/1,462,862.43 = 376,164/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,197.88x = 1,462,862.43 × 376,164
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,197.88x = 550,276,183,118.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,276,183,118.52/975,197.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,271.31

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