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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,968.78, 1,344,051.86 and 544,252.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,968.78, 1,344,051.86 and 544,252.44 is: 751,054.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,968.78 : 1,344,051.86 = 544,252.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,968.78/1,344,051.86 = 544,252.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,968.78x = 1,344,051.86 × 544,252.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,968.78x = 731,503,504,291.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,503,504,291.54/973,968.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751,054.37

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