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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,288.26, 1,341,597.38 and 542,567.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,288.26, 1,341,597.38 and 542,567.36 is: 748,653.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,288.26 : 1,341,597.38 = 542,567.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,288.26/1,341,597.38 = 542,567.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,288.26x = 1,341,597.38 × 542,567.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,288.26x = 727,906,952,342.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,906,952,342.62/972,288.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,653.44

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