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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,525.52, 1,342,152.84 and 542,889.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,525.52, 1,342,152.84 and 542,889.52 is: 749,225.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,525.52 : 1,342,152.84 = 542,889.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,525.52/1,342,152.84 = 542,889.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,525.52x = 1,342,152.84 × 542,889.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,525.52x = 728,640,711,074.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,640,711,074.24/972,525.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,225.29

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