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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,001, 1,341,361.38 and 569,593

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,001, 1,341,361.38 and 569,593 is: 786,038.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,001 : 1,341,361.38 = 569,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,001/1,341,361.38 = 569,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,001x = 1,341,361.38 × 569,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,001x = 764,030,052,518.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,030,052,518.34/972,001
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,038.34

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