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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,911.51, 1,463,924.66 and 376,875.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,911.51, 1,463,924.66 and 376,875.80 is: 565,335.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,911.51 : 1,463,924.66 = 376,875.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,911.51/1,463,924.66 = 376,875.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,911.51x = 1,463,924.66 × 376,875.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,911.51x = 551,717,779,152.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,717,779,152.66/975,911.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,335.87

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