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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979,044.84, 1,469,007.96 and 529,239.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979,044.84, 1,469,007.96 and 529,239.12 is: 794,096.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979,044.84 : 1,469,007.96 = 529,239.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979,044.84/1,469,007.96 = 529,239.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979,044.84x = 1,469,007.96 × 529,239.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979,044.84x = 777,456,480,023.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,456,480,023.40/979,044.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794,096.91

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