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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,995.12, 1,346,859.32 and 540,370.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,995.12, 1,346,859.32 and 540,370.68 is: 745,703.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,995.12 : 1,346,859.32 = 540,370.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,995.12/1,346,859.32 = 540,370.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,995.12x = 1,346,859.32 × 540,370.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,995.12x = 727,803,287,963.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,803,287,963.66/975,995.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,703.82

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