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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,801.64, 1,342,084.98 and 564,833.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,801.64, 1,342,084.98 and 564,833.80 is: 779,249.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,801.64 : 1,342,084.98 = 564,833.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,801.64/1,342,084.98 = 564,833.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,801.64x = 1,342,084.98 × 564,833.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,801.64x = 758,054,959,176.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,054,959,176.32/972,801.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779,249.26

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