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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,921.22, 1,462,866.92 and 377,293.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,921.22, 1,462,866.92 and 377,293.53 is: 565,547.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,921.22 : 1,462,866.92 = 377,293.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,921.22/1,462,866.92 = 377,293.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,921.22x = 1,462,866.92 × 377,293.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,921.22x = 551,930,225,110.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,930,225,110.26/975,921.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,547.93

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