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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,654.62, 1,342,258.17 and 564,856.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,654.62, 1,342,258.17 and 564,856.64 is: 779,499.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,654.62 : 1,342,258.17 = 564,856.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,654.62/1,342,258.17 = 564,856.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,654.62x = 1,342,258.17 × 564,856.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,654.62x = 758,183,439,918.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,183,439,918.75/972,654.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779,499.14

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