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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,188.73, 1,340,338.43 and 563,415.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,188.73, 1,340,338.43 and 563,415.29 is: 777,569.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,188.73 : 1,340,338.43 = 563,415.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,188.73/1,340,338.43 = 563,415.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,188.73x = 1,340,338.43 × 563,415.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,188.73x = 755,167,165,236.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,167,165,236.60/971,188.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777,569.94

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