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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,146.70, 1,461,760.32 and 569,824.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,146.70, 1,461,760.32 and 569,824.50 is: 854,175.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,146.70 : 1,461,760.32 = 569,824.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,146.70/1,461,760.32 = 569,824.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,146.70x = 1,461,760.32 × 569,824.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,146.70x = 832,946,843,463.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,946,843,463.84/975,146.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854,175.93

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