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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979,040.14, 1,351,098.68 and 549,352.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979,040.14, 1,351,098.68 and 549,352.05 is: 758,118.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979,040.14 : 1,351,098.68 = 549,352.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979,040.14/1,351,098.68 = 549,352.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979,040.14x = 1,351,098.68 × 549,352.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979,040.14x = 742,228,824,887.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,228,824,887.02/979,040.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758,118.89

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