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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,904.80, 1,463,221.20 and 575,045.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,904.80, 1,463,221.20 and 575,045.60 is: 863,078.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,904.80 : 1,463,221.20 = 575,045.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,904.80/1,463,221.20 = 575,045.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,904.80x = 1,463,221.20 × 575,045.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,904.80x = 841,418,912,886.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,418,912,886.72/974,904.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863,078.03

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