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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,372.96, 1,345,960.44 and 545,570.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,372.96, 1,345,960.44 and 545,570.16 is: 752,856.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,372.96 : 1,345,960.44 = 545,570.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,372.96/1,345,960.44 = 545,570.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,372.96x = 1,345,960.44 × 545,570.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,372.96x = 734,315,852,604.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,315,852,604.47/975,372.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752,856.48

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