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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,291.96, 1,345,955.22 and 545,546.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,291.96, 1,345,955.22 and 545,546.46 is: 752,883.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,291.96 : 1,345,955.22 = 545,546.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,291.96/1,345,955.22 = 545,546.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,291.96x = 1,345,955.22 × 545,546.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,291.96x = 734,281,105,589.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,281,105,589.52/975,291.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752,883.38

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