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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,806.52, 1,345,129.51 and 539,154.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,806.52, 1,345,129.51 and 539,154.64 is: 743,976.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,806.52 : 1,345,129.51 = 539,154.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,806.52/1,345,129.51 = 539,154.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,806.52x = 1,345,129.51 × 539,154.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,806.52x = 725,232,821,469.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,232,821,469.83/974,806.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,976.17

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