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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,479.08, 1,342,009.03 and 536,899.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,479.08, 1,342,009.03 and 536,899.96 is: 740,915.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,479.08 : 1,342,009.03 = 536,899.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,479.08/1,342,009.03 = 536,899.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,479.08x = 1,342,009.03 × 536,899.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,479.08x = 720,524,585,132.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,524,585,132.09/972,479.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,915.26

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