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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,369.41, 1,341,891.27 and 536,785.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,369.41, 1,341,891.27 and 536,785.74 is: 740,776.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,369.41 : 1,341,891.27 = 536,785.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,369.41/1,341,891.27 = 536,785.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,369.41x = 1,341,891.27 × 536,785.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,369.41x = 720,308,098,366.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,308,098,366.49/972,369.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,776.19

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