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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,032.40, 1,341,341.64 and 536,453.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,032.40, 1,341,341.64 and 536,453.64 is: 740,271.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,032.40 : 1,341,341.64 = 536,453.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,032.40/1,341,341.64 = 536,453.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,032.40x = 1,341,341.64 × 536,453.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,032.40x = 719,567,605,261.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,567,605,261.57/972,032.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,271.21

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