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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,690.24, 1,462,694.22 and 377,071.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,690.24, 1,462,694.22 and 377,071.44 is: 565,282.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,690.24 : 1,462,694.22 = 377,071.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,690.24/1,462,694.22 = 377,071.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,690.24x = 1,462,694.22 × 377,071.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,690.24x = 551,540,215,815.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,540,215,815.08/975,690.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,282.09

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