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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,294.38, 1,463,362.13 and 376,675.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,294.38, 1,463,362.13 and 376,675.91 is: 565,176.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,294.38 : 1,463,362.13 = 376,675.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,294.38/1,463,362.13 = 376,675.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,294.38x = 1,463,362.13 × 376,675.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,294.38x = 551,213,261,977.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,213,261,977.29/975,294.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,176.29

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