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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,748.50, 1,346,467.68 and 540,136.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,748.50, 1,346,467.68 and 540,136.26 is: 745,351.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,748.50 : 1,346,467.68 = 540,136.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,748.50/1,346,467.68 = 540,136.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,748.50x = 1,346,467.68 × 540,136.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,748.50x = 727,276,016,886.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,276,016,886.08/975,748.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,351.92

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