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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,117.20, 1,340,982.60 and 569,631.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,117.20, 1,340,982.60 and 569,631.44 is: 785,775.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,117.20 : 1,340,982.60 = 569,631.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,117.20/1,340,982.60 = 569,631.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,117.20x = 1,340,982.60 × 569,631.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,117.20x = 763,865,849,452.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,865,849,452.94/972,117.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785,775.47

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