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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,934.29, 1,462,886.53 and 377,306.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,934.29, 1,462,886.53 and 377,306.61 is: 565,567.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,934.29 : 1,462,886.53 = 377,306.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,934.29/1,462,886.53 = 377,306.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,934.29x = 1,462,886.53 × 377,306.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,934.29x = 551,956,757,448.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,956,757,448.96/975,934.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,567.54

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