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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,662.55, 1,343,658.42 and 532,146.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,662.55, 1,343,658.42 and 532,146.04 is: 734,363.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,662.55 : 1,343,658.42 = 532,146.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,662.55/1,343,658.42 = 532,146.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,662.55x = 1,343,658.42 × 532,146.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,662.55x = 715,022,503,956.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,022,503,956.51/973,662.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,363.77

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