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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,569, 1,339,227.68 and 562,591.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,569, 1,339,227.68 and 562,591.22 is: 776,284.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,569 : 1,339,227.68 = 562,591.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,569/1,339,227.68 = 562,591.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,569x = 1,339,227.68 × 562,591.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,569x = 753,437,724,839.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,437,724,839.88/970,569
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776,284.56

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