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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,739.92, 1,464,541.99 and 369,575.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,739.92, 1,464,541.99 and 369,575.06 is: 554,147.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,739.92 : 1,464,541.99 = 369,575.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,739.92/1,464,541.99 = 369,575.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,739.92x = 1,464,541.99 × 369,575.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,739.92x = 541,258,193,826.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,258,193,826.77/976,739.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,147.71

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