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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969,979.29, 1,338,571.79 and 562,317.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969,979.29, 1,338,571.79 and 562,317.45 is: 775,998.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969,979.29 : 1,338,571.79 = 562,317.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969,979.29/1,338,571.79 = 562,317.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969,979.29x = 1,338,571.79 × 562,317.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969,979.29x = 752,702,275,594.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,702,275,594.74/969,979.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,998.30

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