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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,294.54, 1,341,766.50 and 536,712

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,294.54, 1,341,766.50 and 536,712 is: 740,662.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,294.54 : 1,341,766.50 = 536,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,294.54/1,341,766.50 = 536,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,294.54x = 1,341,766.50 × 536,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,294.54x = 720,142,181,748
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,142,181,748/972,294.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,662.58

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