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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,103.93, 1,344,146.90 and 538,462.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,103.93, 1,344,146.90 and 538,462.42 is: 743,013.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,103.93 : 1,344,146.90 = 538,462.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,103.93/1,344,146.90 = 538,462.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,103.93x = 1,344,146.90 × 538,462.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,103.93x = 723,772,586,556.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,772,586,556.82/974,103.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,013.72

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