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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,749.56, 1,346,513.42 and 540,141.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,749.56, 1,346,513.42 and 540,141.71 is: 745,383.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,749.56 : 1,346,513.42 = 540,141.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,749.56/1,346,513.42 = 540,141.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,749.56x = 1,346,513.42 × 540,141.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,749.56x = 727,308,055,834.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,308,055,834.54/975,749.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,383.95

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