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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,399.77, 1,346,030.24 and 533,872.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,399.77, 1,346,030.24 and 533,872.15 is: 736,731.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,399.77 : 1,346,030.24 = 533,872.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,399.77/1,346,030.24 = 533,872.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,399.77x = 1,346,030.24 × 533,872.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,399.77x = 718,608,052,159.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,608,052,159.38/975,399.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,731.82

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