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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,253.65, 1,341,710.11 and 536,671.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,253.65, 1,341,710.11 and 536,671.10 is: 740,606.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,253.65 : 1,341,710.11 = 536,671.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,253.65/1,341,710.11 = 536,671.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,253.65x = 1,341,710.11 × 536,671.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,253.65x = 720,057,031,222.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,057,031,222.92/972,253.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,606.15

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