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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,558.55, 1,462,086.93 and 375,358.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,558.55, 1,462,086.93 and 375,358.82 is: 563,134.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,558.55 : 1,462,086.93 = 375,358.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,558.55/1,462,086.93 = 375,358.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,558.55x = 1,462,086.93 × 375,358.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,558.55x = 548,807,227,103.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,807,227,103.62/974,558.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,134.18

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