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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,265.86, 1,345,325.22 and 567,321.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,265.86, 1,345,325.22 and 567,321.78 is: 782,588.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,265.86 : 1,345,325.22 = 567,321.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,265.86/1,345,325.22 = 567,321.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,265.86x = 1,345,325.22 × 567,321.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,265.86x = 763,232,298,489.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,232,298,489.29/975,265.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782,588.96

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