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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,250.02, 1,461,915.38 and 569,927.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,250.02, 1,461,915.38 and 569,927.78 is: 854,330.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,250.02 : 1,461,915.38 = 569,927.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,250.02/1,461,915.38 = 569,927.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,250.02x = 1,461,915.38 × 569,927.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,250.02x = 833,186,187,071.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,186,187,071.26/975,250.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854,330.86

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