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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,371.55, 1,463,181.92 and 376,503.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,371.55, 1,463,181.92 and 376,503.96 is: 564,804.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,371.55 : 1,463,181.92 = 376,503.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,371.55/1,463,181.92 = 376,503.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,371.55x = 1,463,181.92 × 376,503.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,371.55x = 550,893,787,080.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,893,787,080.40/975,371.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,804.04

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