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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648,003.70, 972,005.55 and 543,027.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648,003.70, 972,005.55 and 543,027.70 is: 814,541.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648,003.70 : 972,005.55 = 543,027.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648,003.70/972,005.55 = 543,027.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648,003.70x = 972,005.55 × 543,027.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648,003.70x = 527,825,938,203.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,825,938,203.74/648,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814,541.55

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