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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979,050.67, 1,351,113.20 and 549,362.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979,050.67, 1,351,113.20 and 549,362.57 is: 758,133.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979,050.67 : 1,351,113.20 = 549,362.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979,050.67/1,351,113.20 = 549,362.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979,050.67x = 1,351,113.20 × 549,362.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979,050.67x = 742,251,019,912.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,251,019,912.92/979,050.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758,133.41

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