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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,882.88, 1,462,173.12 and 376,124.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,882.88, 1,462,173.12 and 376,124.40 is: 564,128.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,882.88 : 1,462,173.12 = 376,124.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,882.88/1,462,173.12 = 376,124.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,882.88x = 1,462,173.12 × 376,124.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,882.88x = 549,958,987,456.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,958,987,456.13/974,882.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,128.26

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