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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,931.80, 1,463,897.70 and 376,920.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,931.80, 1,463,897.70 and 376,920.60 is: 565,380.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,931.80 : 1,463,897.70 = 376,920.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,931.80/1,463,897.70 = 376,920.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,931.80x = 1,463,897.70 × 376,920.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,931.80x = 551,773,199,422.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,773,199,422.62/975,931.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,380.90

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