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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,963.32, 1,345,444.79 and 545,245.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,963.32, 1,345,444.79 and 545,245.16 is: 752,435.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,963.32 : 1,345,444.79 = 545,245.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,963.32/1,345,444.79 = 545,245.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,963.32x = 1,345,444.79 × 545,245.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,963.32x = 733,597,257,431.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,597,257,431.35/974,963.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752,435.75

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