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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,109.93, 1,341,297 and 563,975.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,109.93, 1,341,297 and 563,975.41 is: 778,161.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,109.93 : 1,341,297 = 563,975.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,109.93/1,341,297 = 563,975.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,109.93x = 1,341,297 × 563,975.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,109.93x = 756,458,518,800.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,458,518,800.29/972,109.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,161.50

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