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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,365.96, 1,343,323.24 and 537,821.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,365.96, 1,343,323.24 and 537,821.24 is: 742,236.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,365.96 : 1,343,323.24 = 537,821.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,365.96/1,343,323.24 = 537,821.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,365.96x = 1,343,323.24 × 537,821.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,365.96x = 722,467,770,657.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,467,770,657.62/973,365.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,236.53

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