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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,821.42, 1,343,943.09 and 538,229.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,821.42, 1,343,943.09 and 538,229.44 is: 742,795.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,821.42 : 1,343,943.09 = 538,229.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,821.42/1,343,943.09 = 538,229.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,821.42x = 1,343,943.09 × 538,229.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,821.42x = 723,349,738,402.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,349,738,402.50/973,821.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,795.06

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