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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874,932, 1,207,931.04 and 573,650.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874,932, 1,207,931.04 and 573,650.88 is: 791,982.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874,932 : 1,207,931.04 = 573,650.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874,932/1,207,931.04 = 573,650.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874,932x = 1,207,931.04 × 573,650.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874,932x = 692,930,704,075.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,930,704,075.32/874,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791,982.35

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