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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,860, 1,460,330.19 and 569,168.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,860, 1,460,330.19 and 569,168.25 is: 853,483.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,860 : 1,460,330.19 = 569,168.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,860/1,460,330.19 = 569,168.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,860x = 1,460,330.19 × 569,168.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,860x = 831,173,578,664.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,173,578,664.47/973,860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853,483.64

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