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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,196.68, 1,341,431.04 and 558,653.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,196.68, 1,341,431.04 and 558,653.56 is: 770,826.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,196.68 : 1,341,431.04 = 558,653.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,196.68/1,341,431.04 = 558,653.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,196.68x = 1,341,431.04 × 558,653.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,196.68x = 749,395,225,990.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,395,225,990.50/972,196.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770,826.77

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