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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,539.53, 1,339,349.87 and 562,883

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,539.53, 1,339,349.87 and 562,883 is: 776,781.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,539.53 : 1,339,349.87 = 562,883 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,539.53/1,339,349.87 = 562,883/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,539.53x = 1,339,349.87 × 562,883
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,539.53x = 753,897,270,060.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,897,270,060.80/970,539.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776,781.62

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