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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,316.58, 1,341,636.39 and 542,595.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,316.58, 1,341,636.39 and 542,595.68 is: 748,692.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,316.58 : 1,341,636.39 = 542,595.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,316.58/1,341,636.39 = 542,595.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,316.58x = 1,341,636.39 × 542,595.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,316.58x = 727,966,102,636.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,966,102,636.61/972,316.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,692.47

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