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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,575.48, 1,462,071.79 and 291,515.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,575.48, 1,462,071.79 and 291,515.91 is: 437,336.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,575.48 : 1,462,071.79 = 291,515.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,575.48/1,462,071.79 = 291,515.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,575.48x = 1,462,071.79 × 291,515.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,575.48x = 426,217,188,347.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,217,188,347.18/974,575.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,336.25

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