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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,287.76, 1,341,757.37 and 536,705.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,287.76, 1,341,757.37 and 536,705.37 is: 740,653.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,287.76 : 1,341,757.37 = 536,705.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,287.76/1,341,757.37 = 536,705.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,287.76x = 1,341,757.37 × 536,705.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,287.76x = 720,128,376,323.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,128,376,323.76/972,287.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,653.55

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