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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,571.60, 1,462,106.42 and 375,371.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,571.60, 1,462,106.42 and 375,371.85 is: 563,153.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,571.60 : 1,462,106.42 = 375,371.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,571.60/1,462,106.42 = 375,371.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,571.60x = 1,462,106.42 × 375,371.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,571.60x = 548,833,591,772.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,833,591,772.28/974,571.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,153.69

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