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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979,709.76, 1,470,108.96 and 530,424

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979,709.76, 1,470,108.96 and 530,424 is: 795,930.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979,709.76 : 1,470,108.96 = 530,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979,709.76/1,470,108.96 = 530,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979,709.76x = 1,470,108.96 × 530,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979,709.76x = 779,781,074,999.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,781,074,999.04/979,709.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795,930.70

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