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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,597.26, 1,340,370.98 and 563,462.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,597.26, 1,340,370.98 and 563,462.66 is: 777,327.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,597.26 : 1,340,370.98 = 563,462.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,597.26/1,340,370.98 = 563,462.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,597.26x = 1,340,370.98 × 563,462.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,597.26x = 755,248,994,960.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,248,994,960.29/971,597.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777,327.22

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