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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,953.68, 1,346,858.11 and 540,370.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,953.68, 1,346,858.11 and 540,370.98 is: 745,735.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,953.68 : 1,346,858.11 = 540,370.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,953.68/1,346,858.11 = 540,370.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,953.68x = 1,346,858.11 × 540,370.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,953.68x = 727,803,037,497.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,803,037,497.11/975,953.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,735.23

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