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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979,017.11, 1,468,523.64 and 552,359.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979,017.11, 1,468,523.64 and 552,359.25 is: 828,537.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979,017.11 : 1,468,523.64 = 552,359.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979,017.11/1,468,523.64 = 552,359.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979,017.11x = 1,468,523.64 × 552,359.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979,017.11x = 811,152,616,397.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,152,616,397.67/979,017.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,537.73

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