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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,630.29, 1,462,604.45 and 377,011.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,630.29, 1,462,604.45 and 377,011.49 is: 565,192.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,630.29 : 1,462,604.45 = 377,011.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,630.29/1,462,604.45 = 377,011.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,630.29x = 1,462,604.45 × 377,011.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,630.29x = 551,418,673,777.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,418,673,777.05/975,630.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,192.25

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