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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979,952.04, 1,352,298.85 and 550,250.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979,952.04, 1,352,298.85 and 550,250.28 is: 759,325.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979,952.04 : 1,352,298.85 = 550,250.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979,952.04/1,352,298.85 = 550,250.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979,952.04x = 1,352,298.85 × 550,250.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979,952.04x = 744,102,819,480.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,102,819,480.55/979,952.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,325.75

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