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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,809.62, 1,343,926.81 and 538,217.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,809.62, 1,343,926.81 and 538,217.60 is: 742,778.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,809.62 : 1,343,926.81 = 538,217.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,809.62/1,343,926.81 = 538,217.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,809.62x = 1,343,926.81 × 538,217.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,809.62x = 723,325,062,253.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,325,062,253.86/973,809.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,778.72

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