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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979,667.01, 1,470,044.84 and 530,381.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979,667.01, 1,470,044.84 and 530,381.25 is: 795,866.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979,667.01 : 1,470,044.84 = 530,381.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979,667.01/1,470,044.84 = 530,381.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979,667.01x = 1,470,044.84 × 530,381.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979,667.01x = 779,684,217,143.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,684,217,143.34/979,667.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795,866.56

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