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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,174.56, 1,345,865.52 and 545,478.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,174.56, 1,345,865.52 and 545,478.56 is: 752,830.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,174.56 : 1,345,865.52 = 545,478.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,174.56/1,345,865.52 = 545,478.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,174.56x = 1,345,865.52 × 545,478.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,174.56x = 734,140,785,803.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,140,785,803.25/975,174.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752,830.12

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