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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,165.97, 1,341,664.32 and 536,668.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,165.97, 1,341,664.32 and 536,668.66 is: 740,644.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,165.97 : 1,341,664.32 = 536,668.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,165.97/1,341,664.32 = 536,668.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,165.97x = 1,341,664.32 × 536,668.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,165.97x = 720,029,192,784.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,029,192,784.21/972,165.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,644.31

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