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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979,515.92, 1,351,657.85 and 549,713.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979,515.92, 1,351,657.85 and 549,713.01 is: 758,562.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979,515.92 : 1,351,657.85 = 549,713.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979,515.92/1,351,657.85 = 549,713.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979,515.92x = 1,351,657.85 × 549,713.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979,515.92x = 743,023,902,465.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,023,902,465.06/979,515.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758,562.36

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