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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,833.24, 1,346,620.95 and 540,270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,833.24, 1,346,620.95 and 540,270 is: 745,556.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,833.24 : 1,346,620.95 = 540,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,833.24/1,346,620.95 = 540,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,833.24x = 1,346,620.95 × 540,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,833.24x = 727,538,900,656.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,538,900,656.50/975,833.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,556.59

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