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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979,231.80, 1,468,070.10 and 535,999.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979,231.80, 1,468,070.10 and 535,999.80 is: 803,574.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979,231.80 : 1,468,070.10 = 535,999.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979,231.80/1,468,070.10 = 535,999.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979,231.80x = 1,468,070.10 × 535,999.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979,231.80x = 786,885,279,985.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,885,279,985.98/979,231.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803,574.07

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