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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,004.48, 1,341,367.02 and 542,284.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,004.48, 1,341,367.02 and 542,284.70 is: 748,353.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,004.48 : 1,341,367.02 = 542,284.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,004.48/1,341,367.02 = 542,284.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,004.48x = 1,341,367.02 × 542,284.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,004.48x = 727,402,812,030.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,402,812,030.59/972,004.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,353.35

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