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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,933.79, 1,462,885.78 and 377,306.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,933.79, 1,462,885.78 and 377,306.11 is: 565,566.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,933.79 : 1,462,885.78 = 377,306.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,933.79/1,462,885.78 = 377,306.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,933.79x = 1,462,885.78 × 377,306.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,933.79x = 551,955,743,026.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,955,743,026.12/975,933.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,566.79

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