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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,874.28, 1,345,301.33 and 539,280.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,874.28, 1,345,301.33 and 539,280.27 is: 744,192.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,874.28 : 1,345,301.33 = 539,280.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,874.28/1,345,301.33 = 539,280.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,874.28x = 1,345,301.33 × 539,280.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,874.28x = 725,494,461,777.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,494,461,777.36/974,874.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,192.85

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