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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981,653.23, 1,354,226.77 and 573,772.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981,653.23, 1,354,226.77 and 573,772.26 is: 791,539.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981,653.23 : 1,354,226.77 = 573,772.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981,653.23/1,354,226.77 = 573,772.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981,653.23x = 1,354,226.77 × 573,772.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981,653.23x = 777,017,754,167.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,017,754,167.18/981,653.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791,539.96

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