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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,873.82, 1,345,300.70 and 539,279.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,873.82, 1,345,300.70 and 539,279.82 is: 744,192.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,873.82 : 1,345,300.70 = 539,279.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,873.82/1,345,300.70 = 539,279.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,873.82x = 1,345,300.70 × 539,279.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,873.82x = 725,493,515,895.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,493,515,895.27/974,873.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,192.22

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