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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,008.29, 1,341,372.28 and 542,288.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,008.29, 1,341,372.28 and 542,288.54 is: 748,358.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,008.29 : 1,341,372.28 = 542,288.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,008.29/1,341,372.28 = 542,288.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,008.29x = 1,341,372.28 × 542,288.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,008.29x = 727,410,815,317.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,410,815,317.67/972,008.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,358.65

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