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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,149.89, 1,344,328.80 and 544,430.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,149.89, 1,344,328.80 and 544,430.01 is: 751,314.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,149.89 : 1,344,328.80 = 544,430.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,149.89/1,344,328.80 = 544,430.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,149.89x = 1,344,328.80 × 544,430.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,149.89x = 731,892,942,027.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,892,942,027.29/974,149.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751,314.50

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