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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,736.89, 1,346,532.87 and 534,204.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,736.89, 1,346,532.87 and 534,204.11 is: 737,210.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,736.89 : 1,346,532.87 = 534,204.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,736.89/1,346,532.87 = 534,204.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,736.89x = 1,346,532.87 × 534,204.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,736.89x = 719,323,386,671.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,323,386,671.43/975,736.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,210.40

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