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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,168.19, 1,344,294.17 and 538,559.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,168.19, 1,344,294.17 and 538,559.43 is: 743,179.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,168.19 : 1,344,294.17 = 538,559.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,168.19/1,344,294.17 = 538,559.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,168.19x = 1,344,294.17 × 538,559.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,168.19x = 723,982,299,254.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,982,299,254.73/974,168.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,179.98

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