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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,038.78, 1,344,169.59 and 544,318.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,038.78, 1,344,169.59 and 544,318.81 is: 751,157.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,038.78 : 1,344,169.59 = 544,318.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,038.78/1,344,169.59 = 544,318.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,038.78x = 1,344,169.59 × 544,318.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,038.78x = 731,656,791,666.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,656,791,666.99/974,038.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751,157.76

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