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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,979.80, 1,334,596.52 and 559,329.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,979.80, 1,334,596.52 and 559,329.48 is: 771,969.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,979.80 : 1,334,596.52 = 559,329.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,979.80/1,334,596.52 = 559,329.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,979.80x = 1,334,596.52 × 559,329.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,979.80x = 746,479,174,744.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,479,174,744.76/966,979.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771,969.77

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