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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,914.51, 1,463,929.16 and 376,878.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,914.51, 1,463,929.16 and 376,878.81 is: 565,340.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,914.51 : 1,463,929.16 = 376,878.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,914.51/1,463,929.16 = 376,878.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,914.51x = 1,463,929.16 × 376,878.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,914.51x = 551,723,877,860.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,723,877,860.71/975,914.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,340.38

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