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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,932.03, 1,346,828.30 and 540,349.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,932.03, 1,346,828.30 and 540,349.38 is: 745,705.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,932.03 : 1,346,828.30 = 540,349.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,932.03/1,346,828.30 = 540,349.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,932.03x = 1,346,828.30 × 540,349.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,932.03x = 727,757,836,871.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,757,836,871.45/975,932.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,705.45

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