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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,904.22, 1,464,275 and 377,285.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,904.22, 1,464,275 and 377,285.80 is: 566,090.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,904.22 : 1,464,275 = 377,285.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,904.22/1,464,275 = 377,285.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,904.22x = 1,464,275 × 377,285.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,904.22x = 552,450,164,795
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,450,164,795/975,904.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,090.56

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