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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,368.42, 1,341,889.91 and 536,784.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,368.42, 1,341,889.91 and 536,784.76 is: 740,774.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,368.42 : 1,341,889.91 = 536,784.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,368.42/1,341,889.91 = 536,784.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,368.42x = 1,341,889.91 × 536,784.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,368.42x = 720,306,053,285.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,306,053,285.77/972,368.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,774.83

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