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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,952.71, 1,345,503.29 and 545,272.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,952.71, 1,345,503.29 and 545,272.82 is: 752,514.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,952.71 : 1,345,503.29 = 545,272.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,952.71/1,345,503.29 = 545,272.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,952.71x = 1,345,503.29 × 545,272.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,952.71x = 733,666,363,803.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,666,363,803.70/974,952.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752,514.82

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