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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,400.40, 1,343,284.64 and 537,816.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,400.40, 1,343,284.64 and 537,816.38 is: 742,182.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,400.40 : 1,343,284.64 = 537,816.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,400.40/1,343,284.64 = 537,816.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,400.40x = 1,343,284.64 × 537,816.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,400.40x = 722,440,482,394.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,440,482,394.40/973,400.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,182.23

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