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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,974.08, 1,127,838.72 and 559,975.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,974.08, 1,127,838.72 and 559,975.04 is: 772,104.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,974.08 : 1,127,838.72 = 559,975.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,974.08/1,127,838.72 = 559,975.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,974.08x = 1,127,838.72 × 559,975.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,974.08x = 631,561,532,345.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,561,532,345.55/817,974.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772,104.58

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