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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,408.50, 1,340,543.73 and 569,000.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,408.50, 1,340,543.73 and 569,000.50 is: 785,220.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,408.50 : 1,340,543.73 = 569,000.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,408.50/1,340,543.73 = 569,000.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,408.50x = 1,340,543.73 × 569,000.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,408.50x = 762,770,052,641.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,770,052,641.87/971,408.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785,220.69

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