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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,181.78, 1,342,993.73 and 543,478.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,181.78, 1,342,993.73 and 543,478.20 is: 750,001.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,181.78 : 1,342,993.73 = 543,478.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,181.78/1,342,993.73 = 543,478.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,181.78x = 1,342,993.73 × 543,478.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,181.78x = 729,887,814,991.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,887,814,991.69/973,181.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,001.52

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