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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,975.80, 956,963.70 and 574,990.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,975.80, 956,963.70 and 574,990.20 is: 862,485.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,975.80 : 956,963.70 = 574,990.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,975.80/956,963.70 = 574,990.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,975.80x = 956,963.70 × 574,990.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,975.80x = 550,244,749,255.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,244,749,255.74/637,975.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862,485.30

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