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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979,530, 1,351,677.24 and 549,727.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979,530, 1,351,677.24 and 549,727.14 is: 758,581.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979,530 : 1,351,677.24 = 549,727.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979,530/1,351,677.24 = 549,727.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979,530x = 1,351,677.24 × 549,727.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979,530x = 743,053,663,348.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,053,663,348.29/979,530
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758,581.83

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