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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,214.88, 1,462,887.92 and 376,181

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,214.88, 1,462,887.92 and 376,181 is: 564,296.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,214.88 : 1,462,887.92 = 376,181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,214.88/1,462,887.92 = 376,181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,214.88x = 1,462,887.92 × 376,181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,214.88x = 550,310,640,633.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,310,640,633.52/975,214.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,296.80

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