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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,733.09, 1,345,041.38 and 539,141.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,733.09, 1,345,041.38 and 539,141.06 is: 743,964.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,733.09 : 1,345,041.38 = 539,141.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,733.09/1,345,041.38 = 539,141.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,733.09x = 1,345,041.38 × 539,141.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,733.09x = 725,167,035,357.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,167,035,357.06/974,733.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,964.73

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