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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,803.22, 1,342,481.72 and 537,249.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,803.22, 1,342,481.72 and 537,249.94 is: 741,412.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,803.22 : 1,342,481.72 = 537,249.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,803.22/1,342,481.72 = 537,249.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,803.22x = 1,342,481.72 × 537,249.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,803.22x = 721,248,225,787.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,248,225,787.42/972,803.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,412.25

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