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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,259.60, 1,342,903.37 and 543,473.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,259.60, 1,342,903.37 and 543,473.60 is: 749,884.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,259.60 : 1,342,903.37 = 543,473.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,259.60/1,342,903.37 = 543,473.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,259.60x = 1,342,903.37 × 543,473.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,259.60x = 729,832,519,514.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,832,519,514.15/973,259.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,884.74

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