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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,168.88, 1,344,295.12 and 538,560.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,168.88, 1,344,295.12 and 538,560.14 is: 743,180.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,168.88 : 1,344,295.12 = 538,560.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,168.88/1,344,295.12 = 538,560.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,168.88x = 1,344,295.12 × 538,560.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,168.88x = 723,983,768,028.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,983,768,028.52/974,168.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,180.96

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