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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,210.88, 1,462,881.92 and 376,177

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,210.88, 1,462,881.92 and 376,177 is: 564,290.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,210.88 : 1,462,881.92 = 376,177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,210.88/1,462,881.92 = 376,177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,210.88x = 1,462,881.92 × 376,177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,210.88x = 550,302,532,019.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,302,532,019.84/975,210.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,290.80

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