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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,840.54, 1,346,630.96 and 540,277.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,840.54, 1,346,630.96 and 540,277.26 is: 745,566.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,840.54 : 1,346,630.96 = 540,277.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,840.54/1,346,630.96 = 540,277.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,840.54x = 1,346,630.96 × 540,277.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,840.54x = 727,554,085,299.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,554,085,299.97/975,840.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,566.57

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