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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,398.15, 1,343,281.55 and 537,814.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,398.15, 1,343,281.55 and 537,814.13 is: 742,179.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,398.15 : 1,343,281.55 = 537,814.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,398.15/1,343,281.55 = 537,814.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,398.15x = 1,343,281.55 × 537,814.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,398.15x = 722,435,788,752.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,435,788,752.82/973,398.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,179.13

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