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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,331.74, 1,463,122.16 and 376,464.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,331.74, 1,463,122.16 and 376,464.16 is: 564,744.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,331.74 : 1,463,122.16 = 376,464.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,331.74/1,463,122.16 = 376,464.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,331.74x = 1,463,122.16 × 376,464.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,331.74x = 550,813,054,941.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,813,054,941.79/975,331.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,744.31

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