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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,735.28, 1,346,259.30 and 562,170.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,735.28, 1,346,259.30 and 562,170.85 is: 775,648.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,735.28 : 1,346,259.30 = 562,170.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,735.28/1,346,259.30 = 562,170.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,735.28x = 1,346,259.30 × 562,170.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,735.28x = 756,827,729,527.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,827,729,527.62/975,735.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,648.63

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