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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,802.44, 1,342,480.64 and 537,249.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,802.44, 1,342,480.64 and 537,249.16 is: 741,411.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,802.44 : 1,342,480.64 = 537,249.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,802.44/1,342,480.64 = 537,249.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,802.44x = 1,342,480.64 × 537,249.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,802.44x = 721,246,593,470.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,246,593,470.02/972,802.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,411.17

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