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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,298.52, 1,341,772.04 and 536,716

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,298.52, 1,341,772.04 and 536,716 is: 740,668.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,298.52 : 1,341,772.04 = 536,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,298.52/1,341,772.04 = 536,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,298.52x = 1,341,772.04 × 536,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,298.52x = 720,150,522,220.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,150,522,220.64/972,298.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,668.13

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