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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,971.60, 1,460,266.20 and 374,701.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,971.60, 1,460,266.20 and 374,701.20 is: 561,785.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,971.60 : 1,460,266.20 = 374,701.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,971.60/1,460,266.20 = 374,701.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,971.60x = 1,460,266.20 × 374,701.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,971.60x = 547,163,497,459.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,163,497,459.44/973,971.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,785.89

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