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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,233.63, 1,459,850.45 and 374,476.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,233.63, 1,459,850.45 and 374,476.77 is: 561,715.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,233.63 : 1,459,850.45 = 374,476.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,233.63/1,459,850.45 = 374,476.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,233.63x = 1,459,850.45 × 374,476.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,233.63x = 546,680,079,326.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,680,079,326.66/973,233.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,715.16

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