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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,824.42, 1,346,608.77 and 540,261.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,824.42, 1,346,608.77 and 540,261.18 is: 745,544.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,824.42 : 1,346,608.77 = 540,261.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,824.42/1,346,608.77 = 540,261.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,824.42x = 1,346,608.77 × 540,261.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,824.42x = 727,520,433,644.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,520,433,644.20/975,824.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,544.41

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