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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,576.26, 1,462,113.55 and 375,376.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,576.26, 1,462,113.55 and 375,376.60 is: 563,160.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,576.26 : 1,462,113.55 = 375,376.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,576.26/1,462,113.55 = 375,376.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,576.26x = 1,462,113.55 × 375,376.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,576.26x = 548,843,205,902.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,843,205,902.36/974,576.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,160.86

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