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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,979.84, 1,121,961.66 and 597,514.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,979.84, 1,121,961.66 and 597,514.24 is: 896,264.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,979.84 : 1,121,961.66 = 597,514.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,979.84/1,121,961.66 = 597,514.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,979.84x = 1,121,961.66 × 597,514.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,979.84x = 670,388,068,584.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,388,068,584.04/747,979.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896,264.89

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