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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,555.85, 1,344,890.07 and 544,836

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,555.85, 1,344,890.07 and 544,836 is: 751,875.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,555.85 : 1,344,890.07 = 544,836 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,555.85/1,344,890.07 = 544,836/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,555.85x = 1,344,890.07 × 544,836
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,555.85x = 732,744,526,178.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,744,526,178.52/974,555.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751,875.36

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