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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,034.40, 1,341,344.40 and 536,455.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,034.40, 1,341,344.40 and 536,455.64 is: 740,273.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,034.40 : 1,341,344.40 = 536,455.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,034.40/1,341,344.40 = 536,455.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,034.40x = 1,341,344.40 × 536,455.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,034.40x = 719,571,768,562.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,571,768,562.42/972,034.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,273.97

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