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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,173.07, 1,344,300.93 and 538,564.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,173.07, 1,344,300.93 and 538,564.34 is: 743,186.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,173.07 : 1,344,300.93 = 538,564.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,173.07/1,344,300.93 = 538,564.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,173.07x = 1,344,300.93 × 538,564.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,173.07x = 723,992,546,487.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,992,546,487.59/974,173.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,186.78

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