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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,628.86, 1,343,618.94 and 538,044.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,628.86, 1,343,618.94 and 538,044.34 is: 742,507.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,628.86 : 1,343,618.94 = 538,044.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,628.86/1,343,618.94 = 538,044.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,628.86x = 1,343,618.94 × 538,044.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,628.86x = 722,926,565,783.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,926,565,783.80/973,628.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,507.33

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