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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,958.30, 1,463,301.45 and 575,099.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,958.30, 1,463,301.45 and 575,099.10 is: 863,158.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,958.30 : 1,463,301.45 = 575,099.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,958.30/1,463,301.45 = 575,099.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,958.30x = 1,463,301.45 × 575,099.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,958.30x = 841,543,346,923.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,543,346,923.70/974,958.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863,158.30

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