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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,020.72, 1,459,018.36 and 573,427.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,020.72, 1,459,018.36 and 573,427.12 is: 858,955.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,020.72 : 1,459,018.36 = 573,427.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,020.72/1,459,018.36 = 573,427.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,020.72x = 1,459,018.36 × 573,427.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,020.72x = 836,640,696,201.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,640,696,201.92/974,020.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,955.75

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