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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,583.36, 1,343,625.93 and 538,085.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,583.36, 1,343,625.93 and 538,085.74 is: 742,603.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,583.36 : 1,343,625.93 = 538,085.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,583.36/1,343,625.93 = 538,085.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,583.36x = 1,343,625.93 × 538,085.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,583.36x = 722,985,949,468.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,985,949,468.17/973,583.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,603.03

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