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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,642.44, 1,342,241.42 and 564,844.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,642.44, 1,342,241.42 and 564,844.55 is: 779,482.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,642.44 : 1,342,241.42 = 564,844.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,642.44/1,342,241.42 = 564,844.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,642.44x = 1,342,241.42 × 564,844.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,642.44x = 758,157,750,871.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,157,750,871.26/972,642.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779,482.49

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