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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,320.36, 1,341,802.34 and 536,737.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,320.36, 1,341,802.34 and 536,737.96 is: 740,698.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,320.36 : 1,341,802.34 = 536,737.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,320.36/1,341,802.34 = 536,737.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,320.36x = 1,341,802.34 × 536,737.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,320.36x = 720,196,250,694.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,196,250,694.83/972,320.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,698.52

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