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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979,465.18, 1,351,671.96 and 549,736.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979,465.18, 1,351,671.96 and 549,736.69 is: 758,642.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979,465.18 : 1,351,671.96 = 549,736.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979,465.18/1,351,671.96 = 549,736.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979,465.18x = 1,351,671.96 × 549,736.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979,465.18x = 743,063,669,256.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,063,669,256.21/979,465.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758,642.25

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