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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,912.75, 1,463,926.54 and 376,877.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,912.75, 1,463,926.54 and 376,877.04 is: 565,337.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,912.75 : 1,463,926.54 = 376,877.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,912.75/1,463,926.54 = 376,877.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,912.75x = 1,463,926.54 × 376,877.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,912.75x = 551,720,301,172.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,720,301,172.64/975,912.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,337.74

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