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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,845.98, 1,461,271.98 and 375,572.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,845.98, 1,461,271.98 and 375,572.34 is: 562,974.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,845.98 : 1,461,271.98 = 375,572.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,845.98/1,461,271.98 = 375,572.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,845.98x = 1,461,271.98 × 375,572.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,845.98x = 548,813,336,905.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,813,336,905.03/974,845.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,974.41

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