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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979,005.02, 1,351,112.42 and 571,238.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979,005.02, 1,351,112.42 and 571,238.22 is: 788,358.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979,005.02 : 1,351,112.42 = 571,238.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979,005.02/1,351,112.42 = 571,238.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979,005.02x = 1,351,112.42 × 571,238.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979,005.02x = 771,807,053,820.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,807,053,820.69/979,005.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788,358.63

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