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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979,691.70, 1,352,173.50 and 566,246.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979,691.70, 1,352,173.50 and 566,246.10 is: 781,534.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979,691.70 : 1,352,173.50 = 566,246.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979,691.70/1,352,173.50 = 566,246.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979,691.70x = 1,352,173.50 × 566,246.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979,691.70x = 765,662,970,898.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,662,970,898.35/979,691.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781,534.61

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