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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979,734.76, 1,470,146.46 and 530,449

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979,734.76, 1,470,146.46 and 530,449 is: 795,968.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979,734.76 : 1,470,146.46 = 530,449 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979,734.76/1,470,146.46 = 530,449/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979,734.76x = 1,470,146.46 × 530,449
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979,734.76x = 779,837,719,560.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,837,719,560.54/979,734.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795,968.21

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