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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,362.30, 1,460,043.45 and 574,781.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,362.30, 1,460,043.45 and 574,781.55 is: 862,172.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,362.30 : 1,460,043.45 = 574,781.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,362.30/1,460,043.45 = 574,781.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,362.30x = 1,460,043.45 × 574,781.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,362.30x = 839,206,037,258.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,206,037,258.35/973,362.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862,172.33

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