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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,135.91, 1,464,622.82 and 377,517.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,135.91, 1,464,622.82 and 377,517.11 is: 566,437.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,135.91 : 1,464,622.82 = 377,517.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,135.91/1,464,622.82 = 377,517.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,135.91x = 1,464,622.82 × 377,517.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,135.91x = 552,920,165,035.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,920,165,035.75/976,135.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,437.69

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