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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,059.49, 1,341,506.61 and 542,349

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,059.49, 1,341,506.61 and 542,349 is: 748,477.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,059.49 : 1,341,506.61 = 542,349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,059.49/1,341,506.61 = 542,349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,059.49x = 1,341,506.61 × 542,349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,059.49x = 727,564,768,426.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,564,768,426.89/972,059.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,477.61

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