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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,570.60, 1,462,104.92 and 375,370.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,570.60, 1,462,104.92 and 375,370.85 is: 563,152.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,570.60 : 1,462,104.92 = 375,370.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,570.60/1,462,104.92 = 375,370.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,570.60x = 1,462,104.92 × 375,370.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,570.60x = 548,831,560,237.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,831,560,237.49/974,570.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,152.19

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