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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,000.98, 1,341,362.19 and 542,281.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,000.98, 1,341,362.19 and 542,281.20 is: 748,348.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,000.98 : 1,341,362.19 = 542,281.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,000.98/1,341,362.19 = 542,281.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,000.98x = 1,341,362.19 × 542,281.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,000.98x = 727,395,498,027.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,395,498,027.83/972,000.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,348.52

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