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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,372.95, 1,341,949.04 and 536,874.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,372.95, 1,341,949.04 and 536,874.28 is: 740,927.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,372.95 : 1,341,949.04 = 536,874.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,372.95/1,341,949.04 = 536,874.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,372.95x = 1,341,949.04 × 536,874.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,372.95x = 720,457,924,646.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,457,924,646.69/972,372.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,927.57

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