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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,002, 1,341,362.76 and 569,594

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,002, 1,341,362.76 and 569,594 is: 786,039.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,002 : 1,341,362.76 = 569,594 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,002/1,341,362.76 = 569,594/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,002x = 1,341,362.76 × 569,594
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,002x = 764,032,179,919.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,032,179,919.44/972,002
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,039.72

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