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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,540.53, 1,339,351.25 and 562,884

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,540.53, 1,339,351.25 and 562,884 is: 776,783.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,540.53 : 1,339,351.25 = 562,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,540.53/1,339,351.25 = 562,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,540.53x = 1,339,351.25 × 562,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,540.53x = 753,899,386,190.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,899,386,190.58/970,540.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776,783.00

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