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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,921.56, 1,349,544 and 595,983.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,921.56, 1,349,544 and 595,983.88 is: 822,465.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,921.56 : 1,349,544 = 595,983.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,921.56/1,349,544 = 595,983.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,921.56x = 1,349,544 × 595,983.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,921.56x = 804,306,469,350.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,306,469,350.72/977,921.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822,465.22

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