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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927,737.56, 1,280,291.46 and 540,544.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927,737.56, 1,280,291.46 and 540,544.60 is: 745,959.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927,737.56 : 1,280,291.46 = 540,544.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927,737.56/1,280,291.46 = 540,544.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927,737.56x = 1,280,291.46 × 540,544.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927,737.56x = 692,054,635,129.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,054,635,129.12/927,737.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,959.49

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