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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980,435.92, 1,352,791.70 and 572,352.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980,435.92, 1,352,791.70 and 572,352.56 is: 789,724.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980,435.92 : 1,352,791.70 = 572,352.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980,435.92/1,352,791.70 = 572,352.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980,435.92x = 1,352,791.70 × 572,352.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980,435.92x = 774,273,792,641.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,273,792,641.75/980,435.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789,724.02

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