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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,108.92, 1,071,999.83 and 534,971.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,108.92, 1,071,999.83 and 534,971.12 is: 737,977.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,108.92 : 1,071,999.83 = 534,971.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,108.92/1,071,999.83 = 534,971.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,108.92x = 1,071,999.83 × 534,971.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,108.92x = 573,488,945,672.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,488,945,672.34/777,108.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,977.57

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