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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,825.37, 1,346,610.08 and 540,262.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,825.37, 1,346,610.08 and 540,262.13 is: 745,545.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,825.37 : 1,346,610.08 = 540,262.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,825.37/1,346,610.08 = 540,262.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,825.37x = 1,346,610.08 × 540,262.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,825.37x = 727,522,424,717.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,522,424,717.88/975,825.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,545.72

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