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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,893.96, 1,464,259.61 and 377,275.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,893.96, 1,464,259.61 and 377,275.55 is: 566,075.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,893.96 : 1,464,259.61 = 377,275.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,893.96/1,464,259.61 = 377,275.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,893.96x = 1,464,259.61 × 377,275.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,893.96x = 552,429,343,327.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,429,343,327.43/975,893.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,075.17

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