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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,954.75, 1,346,724.03 and 540,356.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,954.75, 1,346,724.03 and 540,356.14 is: 745,639.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,954.75 : 1,346,724.03 = 540,356.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,954.75/1,346,724.03 = 540,356.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,954.75x = 1,346,724.03 × 540,356.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,954.75x = 727,710,602,205.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,710,602,205.79/975,954.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,639.70

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