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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,679, 1,332,637.02 and 541,743

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,679, 1,332,637.02 and 541,743 is: 747,605.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,679 : 1,332,637.02 = 541,743 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,679/1,332,637.02 = 541,743/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,679x = 1,332,637.02 × 541,743
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,679x = 721,946,777,125.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,946,777,125.86/965,679
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,605.34

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