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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,237.88, 1,341,756.06 and 542,525.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,237.88, 1,341,756.06 and 542,525.14 is: 748,722.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,237.88 : 1,341,756.06 = 542,525.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,237.88/1,341,756.06 = 542,525.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,237.88x = 1,341,756.06 × 542,525.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,237.88x = 727,936,394,297.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,936,394,297.35/972,237.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,722.52

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