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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,187.48, 1,341,403.50 and 564,052.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,187.48, 1,341,403.50 and 564,052.78 is: 778,267.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,187.48 : 1,341,403.50 = 564,052.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,187.48/1,341,403.50 = 564,052.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,187.48x = 1,341,403.50 × 564,052.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,187.48x = 756,622,373,276.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,622,373,276.73/972,187.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,267.97

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