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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,768.62, 1,458,474.87 and 562,934.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,768.62, 1,458,474.87 and 562,934.52 is: 843,142.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,768.62 : 1,458,474.87 = 562,934.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,768.62/1,458,474.87 = 562,934.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,768.62x = 1,458,474.87 × 562,934.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,768.62x = 821,025,850,875.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,025,850,875.51/973,768.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843,142.65

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