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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979,414.47, 1,351,591.94 and 549,694.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979,414.47, 1,351,591.94 and 549,694.61 is: 758,578.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979,414.47 : 1,351,591.94 = 549,694.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979,414.47/1,351,591.94 = 549,694.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979,414.47x = 1,351,591.94 × 549,694.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979,414.47x = 742,962,794,831.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,962,794,831.01/979,414.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758,578.54

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