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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,582.11, 1,343,624.21 and 538,084.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,582.11, 1,343,624.21 and 538,084.49 is: 742,601.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,582.11 : 1,343,624.21 = 538,084.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,582.11/1,343,624.21 = 538,084.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,582.11x = 1,343,624.21 × 538,084.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,582.11x = 722,983,347,789.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,983,347,789.50/973,582.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,601.31

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