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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,027.91, 1,464,294.27 and 571,561.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,027.91, 1,464,294.27 and 571,561.70 is: 857,490.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,027.91 : 1,464,294.27 = 571,561.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,027.91/1,464,294.27 = 571,561.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,027.91x = 1,464,294.27 × 571,561.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,027.91x = 836,934,514,939.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,934,514,939.99/976,027.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857,490.36

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