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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,277.20, 1,341,203.40 and 569,791.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,277.20, 1,341,203.40 and 569,791.44 is: 785,996.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,277.20 : 1,341,203.40 = 569,791.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,277.20/1,341,203.40 = 569,791.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,277.20x = 1,341,203.40 × 569,791.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,277.20x = 764,206,216,618.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,206,216,618.90/972,277.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785,996.23

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