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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,302.51, 1,345,918.65 and 539,737.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,302.51, 1,345,918.65 and 539,737.90 is: 744,838.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,302.51 : 1,345,918.65 = 539,737.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,302.51/1,345,918.65 = 539,737.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,302.51x = 1,345,918.65 × 539,737.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,302.51x = 726,443,300,333.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,443,300,333.02/975,302.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,838.96

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