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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,294.24, 1,341,766.16 and 536,711.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,294.24, 1,341,766.16 and 536,711.76 is: 740,662.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,294.24 : 1,341,766.16 = 536,711.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,294.24/1,341,766.16 = 536,711.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,294.24x = 1,341,766.16 × 536,711.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,294.24x = 720,141,677,242.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,141,677,242.04/972,294.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,662.29

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