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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,340.68, 972,711.90 and 543,936.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,340.68, 972,711.90 and 543,936.84 is: 750,125.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,340.68 : 972,711.90 = 543,936.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,340.68/972,711.90 = 543,936.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,340.68x = 972,711.90 × 543,936.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,340.68x = 529,093,837,116.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,093,837,116.40/705,340.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,125.23

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