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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,364.96, 1,343,321.86 and 537,820.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,364.96, 1,343,321.86 and 537,820.24 is: 742,235.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,364.96 : 1,343,321.86 = 537,820.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,364.96/1,343,321.86 = 537,820.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,364.96x = 1,343,321.86 × 537,820.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,364.96x = 722,465,685,142.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,465,685,142.45/973,364.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,235.15

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