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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,033.40, 1,341,343.02 and 536,454.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,033.40, 1,341,343.02 and 536,454.64 is: 740,272.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,033.40 : 1,341,343.02 = 536,454.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,033.40/1,341,343.02 = 536,454.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,033.40x = 1,341,343.02 × 536,454.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,033.40x = 719,569,686,910.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,569,686,910.61/972,033.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,272.59

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