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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,742.10, 1,463,868.30 and 376,722.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,742.10, 1,463,868.30 and 376,722.80 is: 565,182.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,742.10 : 1,463,868.30 = 376,722.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,742.10/1,463,868.30 = 376,722.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,742.10x = 1,463,868.30 × 376,722.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,742.10x = 551,472,564,807.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,472,564,807.24/975,742.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,182.71

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