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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,398.34, 1,463,222.10 and 376,530.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,398.34, 1,463,222.10 and 376,530.72 is: 564,844.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,398.34 : 1,463,222.10 = 376,530.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,398.34/1,463,222.10 = 376,530.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,398.34x = 1,463,222.10 × 376,530.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,398.34x = 550,948,070,832.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,948,070,832.91/975,398.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,844.18

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