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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,581.72, 1,461,972.83 and 367,881.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,581.72, 1,461,972.83 and 367,881.04 is: 551,859.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,581.72 : 1,461,972.83 = 367,881.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,581.72/1,461,972.83 = 367,881.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,581.72x = 1,461,972.83 × 367,881.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,581.72x = 537,832,087,209.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,832,087,209.54/974,581.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,859.40

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