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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,117.06, 974,910.77 and 542,482.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,117.06, 974,910.77 and 542,482.13 is: 748,985.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,117.06 : 974,910.77 = 542,482.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,117.06/974,910.77 = 542,482.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,117.06x = 974,910.77 × 542,482.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,117.06x = 528,871,671,069.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,871,671,069.54/706,117.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,985.83

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