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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,702.96, 1,342,351.35 and 537,119.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,702.96, 1,342,351.35 and 537,119.34 is: 741,236.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,702.96 : 1,342,351.35 = 537,119.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,702.96/1,342,351.35 = 537,119.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,702.96x = 1,342,351.35 × 537,119.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,702.96x = 721,002,871,160.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,002,871,160.11/972,702.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,236.43

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