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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,255.15, 1,341,712.17 and 536,672.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,255.15, 1,341,712.17 and 536,672.59 is: 740,608.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,255.15 : 1,341,712.17 = 536,672.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,255.15/1,341,712.17 = 536,672.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,255.15x = 1,341,712.17 × 536,672.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,255.15x = 720,060,141,954.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,060,141,954.14/972,255.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,608.21

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