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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,932.30, 1,460,898.45 and 574,764.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,932.30, 1,460,898.45 and 574,764.30 is: 862,146.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,932.30 : 1,460,898.45 = 574,764.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,932.30/1,460,898.45 = 574,764.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,932.30x = 1,460,898.45 × 574,764.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,932.30x = 839,672,274,985.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,672,274,985.34/973,932.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862,146.45

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