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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,915.63, 1,463,930.87 and 376,879.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,915.63, 1,463,930.87 and 376,879.93 is: 565,342.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,915.63 : 1,463,930.87 = 376,879.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,915.63/1,463,930.87 = 376,879.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,915.63x = 1,463,930.87 × 376,879.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,915.63x = 551,726,158,266.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,726,158,266.21/975,915.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,342.07

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