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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,898.48, 1,462,724.34 and 376,594.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,898.48, 1,462,724.34 and 376,594.60 is: 564,458.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,898.48 : 1,462,724.34 = 376,594.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,898.48/1,462,724.34 = 376,594.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,898.48x = 1,462,724.34 × 376,594.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,898.48x = 550,854,087,732.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,854,087,732.56/975,898.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,458.39

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