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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,543.70, 1,342,111.85 and 542,823.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,543.70, 1,342,111.85 and 542,823.72 is: 749,097.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,543.70 : 1,342,111.85 = 542,823.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,543.70/1,342,111.85 = 542,823.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,543.70x = 1,342,111.85 × 542,823.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,543.70x = 728,530,137,648.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,530,137,648.40/972,543.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,097.59

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