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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,999.30, 1,460,998.95 and 574,831.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,999.30, 1,460,998.95 and 574,831.30 is: 862,246.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,999.30 : 1,460,998.95 = 574,831.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,999.30/1,460,998.95 = 574,831.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,999.30x = 1,460,998.95 × 574,831.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,999.30x = 839,827,925,727.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,827,925,727.14/973,999.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862,246.95

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