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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979,289.52, 1,351,429.56 and 543,714

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979,289.52, 1,351,429.56 and 543,714 is: 750,330.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979,289.52 : 1,351,429.56 = 543,714 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979,289.52/1,351,429.56 = 543,714/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979,289.52x = 1,351,429.56 × 543,714
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979,289.52x = 734,791,171,785.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,791,171,785.84/979,289.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,330.88

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