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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,604.26, 1,343,570.40 and 538,009.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,604.26, 1,343,570.40 and 538,009.48 is: 742,451.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,604.26 : 1,343,570.40 = 538,009.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,604.26/1,343,570.40 = 538,009.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,604.26x = 1,343,570.40 × 538,009.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,604.26x = 722,853,612,247.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,853,612,247.39/973,604.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,451.16

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