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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,965.79, 1,342,337.00 and 564,922.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,965.79, 1,342,337.00 and 564,922.35 is: 779,386.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,965.79 : 1,342,337.00 = 564,922.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,965.79/1,342,337.00 = 564,922.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,965.79x = 1,342,337.00 × 564,922.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,965.79x = 758,316,169,707.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,316,169,707.34/972,965.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779,386.26

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