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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,392.52, 1,342,036.93 and 542,700.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,392.52, 1,342,036.93 and 542,700.33 is: 749,001.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,392.52 : 1,342,036.93 = 542,700.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,392.52/1,342,036.93 = 542,700.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,392.52x = 1,342,036.93 × 542,700.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,392.52x = 728,323,882,106.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,323,882,106.47/972,392.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,001.94

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