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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,174.58, 1,344,303 and 538,565.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,174.58, 1,344,303 and 538,565.85 is: 743,188.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,174.58 : 1,344,303 = 538,565.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,174.58/1,344,303 = 538,565.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,174.58x = 1,344,303 × 538,565.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,174.58x = 723,995,687,852.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,995,687,852.55/974,174.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,188.85

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