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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979,419.06, 1,351,598.31 and 549,699.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979,419.06, 1,351,598.31 and 549,699.21 is: 758,584.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979,419.06 : 1,351,598.31 = 549,699.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979,419.06/1,351,598.31 = 549,699.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979,419.06x = 1,351,598.31 × 549,699.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979,419.06x = 742,972,523,244.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,972,523,244.34/979,419.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758,584.91

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