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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,132.56, 1,345,753.28 and 545,551

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,132.56, 1,345,753.28 and 545,551 is: 752,899.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,132.56 : 1,345,753.28 = 545,551 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,132.56/1,345,753.28 = 545,551/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,132.56x = 1,345,753.28 × 545,551
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,132.56x = 734,177,047,657.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,177,047,657.28/975,132.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752,899.74

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