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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,948.79, 1,344,182.81 and 560,477.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,948.79, 1,344,182.81 and 560,477.06 is: 773,535.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,948.79 : 1,344,182.81 = 560,477.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,948.79/1,344,182.81 = 560,477.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,948.79x = 1,344,182.81 × 560,477.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,948.79x = 753,383,619,928.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,383,619,928.04/973,948.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773,535.15

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