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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,848.92, 1,343,981.04 and 538,256.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,848.92, 1,343,981.04 and 538,256.93 is: 742,832.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,848.92 : 1,343,981.04 = 538,256.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,848.92/1,343,981.04 = 538,256.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,848.92x = 1,343,981.04 × 538,256.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,848.92x = 723,407,108,568.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,407,108,568.61/973,848.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,832.99

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