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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,923.38, 1,463,942.49 and 376,887.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,923.38, 1,463,942.49 and 376,887.70 is: 565,353.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,923.38 : 1,463,942.49 = 376,887.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,923.38/1,463,942.49 = 376,887.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,923.38x = 1,463,942.49 × 376,887.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,923.38x = 551,741,917,988.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,741,917,988.37/975,923.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,353.72

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