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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979,324.44, 1,351,491.90 and 549,637.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979,324.44, 1,351,491.90 and 549,637.24 is: 758,512.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979,324.44 : 1,351,491.90 = 549,637.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979,324.44/1,351,491.90 = 549,637.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979,324.44x = 1,351,491.90 × 549,637.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979,324.44x = 742,830,277,798.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,830,277,798.36/979,324.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758,512.96

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