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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,599.96, 1,350,470.40 and 570,982.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,599.96, 1,350,470.40 and 570,982.04 is: 787,956.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,599.96 : 1,350,470.40 = 570,982.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,599.96/1,350,470.40 = 570,982.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,599.96x = 1,350,470.40 × 570,982.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,599.96x = 771,094,343,951.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,094,343,951.62/978,599.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787,956.65

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