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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,627.79, 1,344,941.83 and 539,049.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,627.79, 1,344,941.83 and 539,049.07 is: 743,863.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,627.79 : 1,344,941.83 = 539,049.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,627.79/1,344,941.83 = 539,049.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,627.79x = 1,344,941.83 × 539,049.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,627.79x = 724,989,642,665.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,989,642,665.60/974,627.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,863.09

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