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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,916.36, 1,342,522.68 and 564,938.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,916.36, 1,342,522.68 and 564,938.68 is: 779,556.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,916.36 : 1,342,522.68 = 564,938.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,916.36/1,342,522.68 = 564,938.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,916.36x = 1,342,522.68 × 564,938.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,916.36x = 758,442,990,709.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,442,990,709.26/972,916.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779,556.21

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