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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,287.26, 1,341,756.68 and 536,704.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,287.26, 1,341,756.68 and 536,704.86 is: 740,652.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,287.26 : 1,341,756.68 = 536,704.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,287.26/1,341,756.68 = 536,704.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,287.26x = 1,341,756.68 × 536,704.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,287.26x = 720,127,333,441.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,127,333,441.53/972,287.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,652.86

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