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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,594.67, 1,343,553.12 and 538,041.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,594.67, 1,343,553.12 and 538,041.27 is: 742,492.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,594.67 : 1,343,553.12 = 538,041.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,594.67/1,343,553.12 = 538,041.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,594.67x = 1,343,553.12 × 538,041.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,594.67x = 722,887,026,997.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,887,026,997.26/973,594.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,492.80

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