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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,900.84, 1,342,501.31 and 564,923.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,900.84, 1,342,501.31 and 564,923.15 is: 779,534.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,900.84 : 1,342,501.31 = 564,923.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,900.84/1,342,501.31 = 564,923.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,900.84x = 1,342,501.31 × 564,923.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,900.84x = 758,410,073,692.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,410,073,692.89/972,900.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779,534.81

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