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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,639.24, 1,462,617.90 and 377,020.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,639.24, 1,462,617.90 and 377,020.44 is: 565,205.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,639.24 : 1,462,617.90 = 377,020.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,639.24/1,462,617.90 = 377,020.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,639.24x = 1,462,617.90 × 377,020.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,639.24x = 551,436,844,209.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,436,844,209.88/975,639.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,205.68

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