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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,485.68, 1,456,676 and 574,317.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,485.68, 1,456,676 and 574,317.68 is: 859,380.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,485.68 : 1,456,676 = 574,317.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,485.68/1,456,676 = 574,317.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,485.68x = 1,456,676 × 574,317.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,485.68x = 836,594,780,831.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,594,780,831.68/973,485.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859,380.68

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