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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,720.44, 1,344,254.94 and 651,978.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,720.44, 1,344,254.94 and 651,978.72 is: 900,079.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,720.44 : 1,344,254.94 = 651,978.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,720.44/1,344,254.94 = 651,978.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,720.44x = 1,344,254.94 × 651,978.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,720.44x = 876,425,615,134.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,425,615,134.88/973,720.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900,079.30

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