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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,658.86, 1,342,263.99 and 564,860.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,658.86, 1,342,263.99 and 564,860.85 is: 779,504.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,658.86 : 1,342,263.99 = 564,860.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,658.86/1,342,263.99 = 564,860.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,658.86x = 1,342,263.99 × 564,860.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,658.86x = 758,192,378,315.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,192,378,315.79/972,658.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779,504.93

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