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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,313.57, 1,341,632.26 and 542,592.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,313.57, 1,341,632.26 and 542,592.68 is: 748,688.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,313.57 : 1,341,632.26 = 542,592.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,313.57/1,341,632.26 = 542,592.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,313.57x = 1,341,632.26 × 542,592.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,313.57x = 727,959,837,497.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,959,837,497.94/972,313.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,688.34

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