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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,986.30, 1,460,979.45 and 574,818.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,986.30, 1,460,979.45 and 574,818.30 is: 862,227.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,986.30 : 1,460,979.45 = 574,818.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,986.30/1,460,979.45 = 574,818.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,986.30x = 1,460,979.45 × 574,818.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,986.30x = 839,797,723,783.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,797,723,783.94/973,986.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862,227.45

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