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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,967, 1,350,977.70 and 571,349.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,967, 1,350,977.70 and 571,349.08 is: 788,463.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,967 : 1,350,977.70 = 571,349.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,967/1,350,977.70 = 571,349.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,967x = 1,350,977.70 × 571,349.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,967x = 771,879,865,995.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,879,865,995.52/978,967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788,463.62

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