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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,309.38, 1,344,575.26 and 532,809.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,309.38, 1,344,575.26 and 532,809.92 is: 735,293.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,309.38 : 1,344,575.26 = 532,809.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,309.38/1,344,575.26 = 532,809.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,309.38x = 1,344,575.26 × 532,809.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,309.38x = 716,403,036,714.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,403,036,714.58/974,309.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,293.17

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