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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,002.17, 1,341,363.83 and 542,282.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,002.17, 1,341,363.83 and 542,282.38 is: 748,350.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,002.17 : 1,341,363.83 = 542,282.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,002.17/1,341,363.83 = 542,282.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,002.17x = 1,341,363.83 × 542,282.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,002.17x = 727,397,970,178.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,397,970,178.32/972,002.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,350.15

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