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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,002.72, 1,458,991.36 and 573,409.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,002.72, 1,458,991.36 and 573,409.12 is: 858,928.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,002.72 : 1,458,991.36 = 573,409.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,002.72/1,458,991.36 = 573,409.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,002.72x = 1,458,991.36 × 573,409.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,002.72x = 836,598,951,825.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,598,951,825.20/974,002.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,928.76

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