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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,229.92, 1,462,839.12 and 368,131.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,229.92, 1,462,839.12 and 368,131.68 is: 552,195.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,229.92 : 1,462,839.12 = 368,131.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,229.92/1,462,839.12 = 368,131.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,229.92x = 1,462,839.12 × 368,131.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,229.92x = 538,517,422,815.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,517,422,815.32/975,229.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,195.35

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