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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,368.30, 1,460,052.45 and 574,787.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,368.30, 1,460,052.45 and 574,787.55 is: 862,181.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,368.30 : 1,460,052.45 = 574,787.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,368.30/1,460,052.45 = 574,787.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,368.30x = 1,460,052.45 × 574,787.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,368.30x = 839,219,970,607.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,219,970,607.00/973,368.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862,181.33

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