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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979,875.42, 1,352,182.38 and 544,321

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979,875.42, 1,352,182.38 and 544,321 is: 751,137.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979,875.42 : 1,352,182.38 = 544,321 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979,875.42/1,352,182.38 = 544,321/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979,875.42x = 1,352,182.38 × 544,321
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979,875.42x = 736,021,265,263.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,021,265,263.98/979,875.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751,137.59

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