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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,989.74, 1,462,336.38 and 375,863.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,989.74, 1,462,336.38 and 375,863.52 is: 563,738.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,989.74 : 1,462,336.38 = 375,863.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,989.74/1,462,336.38 = 375,863.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,989.74x = 1,462,336.38 × 375,863.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,989.74x = 549,638,899,210.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,638,899,210.86/974,989.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,738.14

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