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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,295.50, 1,345,960.06 and 545,550

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,295.50, 1,345,960.06 and 545,550 is: 752,888.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,295.50 : 1,345,960.06 = 545,550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,295.50/1,345,960.06 = 545,550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,295.50x = 1,345,960.06 × 545,550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,295.50x = 734,288,510,733
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,288,510,733/975,295.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752,888.24

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