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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,929.54, 1,462,879.41 and 377,301.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,929.54, 1,462,879.41 and 377,301.86 is: 565,560.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,929.54 : 1,462,879.41 = 377,301.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,929.54/1,462,879.41 = 377,301.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,929.54x = 1,462,879.41 × 377,301.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,929.54x = 551,947,122,348.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,947,122,348.70/975,929.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,560.42

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