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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,573.24, 1,342,433.34 and 564,767.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,573.24, 1,342,433.34 and 564,767.40 is: 779,542.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,573.24 : 1,342,433.34 = 564,767.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,573.24/1,342,433.34 = 564,767.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,573.24x = 1,342,433.34 × 564,767.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,573.24x = 758,162,587,105.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,162,587,105.12/972,573.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779,542.92

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