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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,039.78, 1,344,170.96 and 544,319.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,039.78, 1,344,170.96 and 544,319.82 is: 751,159.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,039.78 : 1,344,170.96 = 544,319.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,039.78/1,344,170.96 = 544,319.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,039.78x = 1,344,170.96 × 544,319.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,039.78x = 731,658,894,996.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,658,894,996.43/974,039.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751,159.15

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