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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,907.09, 1,342,509.93 and 564,929.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,907.09, 1,342,509.93 and 564,929.41 is: 779,543.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,907.09 : 1,342,509.93 = 564,929.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,907.09/1,342,509.93 = 564,929.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,907.09x = 1,342,509.93 × 564,929.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,907.09x = 758,423,342,674.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,423,342,674.04/972,907.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779,543.44

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