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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,524.52, 1,342,151.46 and 542,888.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,524.52, 1,342,151.46 and 542,888.52 is: 749,223.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,524.52 : 1,342,151.46 = 542,888.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,524.52/1,342,151.46 = 542,888.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,524.52x = 1,342,151.46 × 542,888.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,524.52x = 728,638,619,735.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,638,619,735.24/972,524.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,223.91

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