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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,774.45, 1,342,374.48 and 543,082.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,774.45, 1,342,374.48 and 543,082.26 is: 749,423.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,774.45 : 1,342,374.48 = 543,082.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,774.45/1,342,374.48 = 543,082.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,774.45x = 1,342,374.48 × 543,082.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,774.45x = 729,019,766,364.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,019,766,364.73/972,774.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,423.23

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