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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,825.42, 1,346,610.15 and 540,262.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,825.42, 1,346,610.15 and 540,262.18 is: 745,545.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,825.42 : 1,346,610.15 = 540,262.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,825.42/1,346,610.15 = 540,262.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,825.42x = 1,346,610.15 × 540,262.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,825.42x = 727,522,525,814.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,522,525,814.77/975,825.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,545.79

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