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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,161.74, 1,343,001.19 and 537,601.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,161.74, 1,343,001.19 and 537,601.56 is: 741,911.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,161.74 : 1,343,001.19 = 537,601.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,161.74/1,343,001.19 = 537,601.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,161.74x = 1,343,001.19 × 537,601.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,161.74x = 721,999,527,941.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,999,527,941.60/973,161.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,911.13

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