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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,843.78, 1,346,635.44 and 540,280.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,843.78, 1,346,635.44 and 540,280.50 is: 745,571.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,843.78 : 1,346,635.44 = 540,280.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,843.78/1,346,635.44 = 540,280.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,843.78x = 1,346,635.44 × 540,280.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,843.78x = 727,560,868,840.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,560,868,840.92/975,843.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,571.05

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