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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,008.60, 1,463,321.70 and 376,738.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,008.60, 1,463,321.70 and 376,738.20 is: 564,840.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,008.60 : 1,463,321.70 = 376,738.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,008.60/1,463,321.70 = 376,738.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,008.60x = 1,463,321.70 × 376,738.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,008.60x = 551,289,183,278.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,289,183,278.94/976,008.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,840.50

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