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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,383.02, 1,345,998.17 and 539,774.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,383.02, 1,345,998.17 and 539,774.16 is: 744,871.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,383.02 : 1,345,998.17 = 539,774.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,383.02/1,345,998.17 = 539,774.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,383.02x = 1,345,998.17 × 539,774.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,383.02x = 726,535,028,874.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,535,028,874.42/975,383.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,871.52

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