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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779,796.16, 1,167,032.84 and 653,579

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779,796.16, 1,167,032.84 and 653,579 is: 978,137.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779,796.16 : 1,167,032.84 = 653,579 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779,796.16/1,167,032.84 = 653,579/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779,796.16x = 1,167,032.84 × 653,579
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779,796.16x = 762,748,156,534.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,748,156,534.36/779,796.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978,137.87

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