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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,991.60, 1,461,796.20 and 375,721.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,991.60, 1,461,796.20 and 375,721.20 is: 563,315.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,991.60 : 1,461,796.20 = 375,721.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,991.60/1,461,796.20 = 375,721.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,991.60x = 1,461,796.20 × 375,721.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,991.60x = 549,227,822,419.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,227,822,419.44/974,991.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,315.44

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