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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979,621.79, 1,351,755.63 and 543,979.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979,621.79, 1,351,755.63 and 543,979.89 is: 750,624.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979,621.79 : 1,351,755.63 = 543,979.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979,621.79/1,351,755.63 = 543,979.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979,621.79x = 1,351,755.63 × 543,979.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979,621.79x = 735,327,878,914.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,327,878,914.28/979,621.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,624.26

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