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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,654.37, 1,344,999.48 and 539,060.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,654.37, 1,344,999.48 and 539,060.37 is: 743,890.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,654.37 : 1,344,999.48 = 539,060.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,654.37/1,344,999.48 = 539,060.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,654.37x = 1,344,999.48 × 539,060.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,654.37x = 725,035,913,305.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,035,913,305.60/974,654.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,890.28

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