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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,550.59, 1,462,075.01 and 375,350.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,550.59, 1,462,075.01 and 375,350.87 is: 563,122.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,550.59 : 1,462,075.01 = 375,350.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,550.59/1,462,075.01 = 375,350.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,550.59x = 1,462,075.01 × 375,350.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,550.59x = 548,791,117,821.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,791,117,821.63/974,550.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,122.25

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