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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979,737.66, 1,351,801.35 and 571,606.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979,737.66, 1,351,801.35 and 571,606.56 is: 788,679.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979,737.66 : 1,351,801.35 = 571,606.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979,737.66/1,351,801.35 = 571,606.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979,737.66x = 1,351,801.35 × 571,606.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979,737.66x = 772,698,519,476.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,698,519,476.86/979,737.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788,679.00

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