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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,845.49, 1,461,806.69 and 570,154.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,845.49, 1,461,806.69 and 570,154.77 is: 854,962.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,845.49 : 1,461,806.69 = 570,154.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,845.49/1,461,806.69 = 570,154.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,845.49x = 1,461,806.69 × 570,154.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,845.49x = 833,456,054,270.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,456,054,270.64/974,845.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854,962.21

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