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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,259.62, 1,341,983.34 and 564,489.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,259.62, 1,341,983.34 and 564,489.15 is: 779,148.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,259.62 : 1,341,983.34 = 564,489.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,259.62/1,341,983.34 = 564,489.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,259.62x = 1,341,983.34 × 564,489.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,259.62x = 757,535,034,910.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,535,034,910.76/972,259.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779,148.92

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