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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,729.49, 1,342,264.68 and 564,751.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,729.49, 1,342,264.68 and 564,751.65 is: 779,298.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,729.49 : 1,342,264.68 = 564,751.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,729.49/1,342,264.68 = 564,751.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,729.49x = 1,342,264.68 × 564,751.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,729.49x = 758,046,186,055.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,046,186,055.40/972,729.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779,298.04

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