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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979,150.02, 1,467,325.35 and 557,554.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979,150.02, 1,467,325.35 and 557,554.74 is: 835,535.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979,150.02 : 1,467,325.35 = 557,554.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979,150.02/1,467,325.35 = 557,554.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979,150.02x = 1,467,325.35 × 557,554.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979,150.02x = 818,114,204,014.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,114,204,014.66/979,150.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835,535.09

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