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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,731.55, 1,346,525.48 and 534,198.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,731.55, 1,346,525.48 and 534,198.77 is: 737,203.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,731.55 : 1,346,525.48 = 534,198.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,731.55/1,346,525.48 = 534,198.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,731.55x = 1,346,525.48 × 534,198.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,731.55x = 719,312,249,792.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,312,249,792.53/975,731.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,203.02

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