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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,791.98, 1,346,733.82 and 562,249.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,791.98, 1,346,733.82 and 562,249.60 is: 775,985.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,791.98 : 1,346,733.82 = 562,249.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,791.98/1,346,733.82 = 562,249.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,791.98x = 1,346,733.82 × 562,249.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,791.98x = 757,200,551,601.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,200,551,601.47/975,791.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,985.63

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