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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,397.14, 1,346,026.61 and 533,869.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,397.14, 1,346,026.61 and 533,869.52 is: 736,728.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,397.14 : 1,346,026.61 = 533,869.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,397.14/1,346,026.61 = 533,869.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,397.14x = 1,346,026.61 × 533,869.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,397.14x = 718,602,584,887.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,602,584,887.67/975,397.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,728.21

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