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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,246.64, 1,461,910.32 and 569,924.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,246.64, 1,461,910.32 and 569,924.40 is: 854,325.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,246.64 : 1,461,910.32 = 569,924.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,246.64/1,461,910.32 = 569,924.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,246.64x = 1,461,910.32 × 569,924.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,246.64x = 833,178,361,979.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,178,361,979.81/975,246.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854,325.80

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