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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,537.79, 975,241.69 and 561,600.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,537.79, 975,241.69 and 561,600.74 is: 775,183.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,537.79 : 975,241.69 = 561,600.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,537.79/975,241.69 = 561,600.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,537.79x = 975,241.69 × 561,600.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,537.79x = 547,696,451,974.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,696,451,974.85/706,537.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,183.52

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