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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,332.73, 1,463,123.66 and 376,465.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,332.73, 1,463,123.66 and 376,465.16 is: 564,745.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,332.73 : 1,463,123.66 = 376,465.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,332.73/1,463,123.66 = 376,465.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,332.73x = 1,463,123.66 × 376,465.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,332.73x = 550,815,073,563.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,815,073,563.74/975,332.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,745.81

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