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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,914.80, 1,463,872.20 and 376,903.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,914.80, 1,463,872.20 and 376,903.60 is: 565,355.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,914.80 : 1,463,872.20 = 376,903.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,914.80/1,463,872.20 = 376,903.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,914.80x = 1,463,872.20 × 376,903.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,914.80x = 551,738,702,119.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,738,702,119.92/975,914.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,355.40

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