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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,242.64, 1,461,904.32 and 569,920.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,242.64, 1,461,904.32 and 569,920.40 is: 854,319.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,242.64 : 1,461,904.32 = 569,920.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,242.64/1,461,904.32 = 569,920.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,242.64x = 1,461,904.32 × 569,920.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,242.64x = 833,169,094,816.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,169,094,816.13/975,242.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854,319.80

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