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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,016.75, 1,354,979.91 and 574,039.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,016.75, 1,354,979.91 and 574,039.70 is: 792,056.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,016.75 : 1,354,979.91 = 574,039.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,016.75/1,354,979.91 = 574,039.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,016.75x = 1,354,979.91 × 574,039.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,016.75x = 777,812,261,042.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,812,261,042.43/982,016.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792,056.00

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