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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979,336.20, 1,469,004.30 and 531,438.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979,336.20, 1,469,004.30 and 531,438.60 is: 797,157.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979,336.20 : 1,469,004.30 = 531,438.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979,336.20/1,469,004.30 = 531,438.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979,336.20x = 1,469,004.30 × 531,438.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979,336.20x = 780,685,588,585.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,685,588,585.98/979,336.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797,157.90

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