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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,412.48, 1,346,047.62 and 533,884.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,412.48, 1,346,047.62 and 533,884.82 is: 736,749.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,412.48 : 1,346,047.62 = 533,884.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,412.48/1,346,047.62 = 533,884.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,412.48x = 1,346,047.62 × 533,884.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,412.48x = 718,634,393,157.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,634,393,157.44/975,412.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,749.23

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