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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,309.42, 1,344,546.52 and 571,901.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,309.42, 1,344,546.52 and 571,901.42 is: 789,223.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,309.42 : 1,344,546.52 = 571,901.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,309.42/1,344,546.52 = 571,901.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,309.42x = 1,344,546.52 × 571,901.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,309.42x = 768,948,055,891.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,948,055,891.57/974,309.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789,223.67

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