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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,842.98, 1,461,267.48 and 375,569.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,842.98, 1,461,267.48 and 375,569.34 is: 562,969.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,842.98 : 1,461,267.48 = 375,569.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,842.98/1,461,267.48 = 375,569.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,842.98x = 1,461,267.48 × 375,569.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,842.98x = 548,807,263,027.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,807,263,027.06/974,842.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,969.91

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