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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,574.02, 1,458,152.28 and 460,057.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,574.02, 1,458,152.28 and 460,057.86 is: 689,751.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,574.02 : 1,458,152.28 = 460,057.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,574.02/1,458,152.28 = 460,057.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,574.02x = 1,458,152.28 × 460,057.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,574.02x = 670,834,417,490.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,834,417,490.92/972,574.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689,751.53

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