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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,211.38, 1,462,882.67 and 376,177.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,211.38, 1,462,882.67 and 376,177.50 is: 564,291.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,211.38 : 1,462,882.67 = 376,177.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,211.38/1,462,882.67 = 376,177.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,211.38x = 1,462,882.67 × 376,177.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,211.38x = 550,303,545,593.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,303,545,593.93/975,211.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,291.55

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