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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,233, 1,344,441.54 and 538,650.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,233, 1,344,441.54 and 538,650.64 is: 743,337.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,233 : 1,344,441.54 = 538,650.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,233/1,344,441.54 = 538,650.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,233x = 1,344,441.54 × 538,650.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,233x = 724,184,295,963.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,184,295,963.59/974,233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,337.88

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