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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,769.68, 1,461,157.61 and 375,496.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,769.68, 1,461,157.61 and 375,496.04 is: 562,860.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,769.68 : 1,461,157.61 = 375,496.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,769.68/1,461,157.61 = 375,496.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,769.68x = 1,461,157.61 × 375,496.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,769.68x = 548,658,887,187.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,658,887,187.60/974,769.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,860.03

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