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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,363.24, 1,341,929.13 and 542,650.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,363.24, 1,341,929.13 and 542,650.56 is: 748,895.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,363.24 : 1,341,929.13 = 542,650.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,363.24/1,341,929.13 = 542,650.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,363.24x = 1,341,929.13 × 542,650.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,363.24x = 728,198,593,874.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,198,593,874.81/972,363.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,895.64

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