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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,398.42, 1,347,571.28 and 546,706.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,398.42, 1,347,571.28 and 546,706.24 is: 754,533.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,398.42 : 1,347,571.28 = 546,706.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,398.42/1,347,571.28 = 546,706.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,398.42x = 1,347,571.28 × 546,706.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,398.42x = 736,725,627,620.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,725,627,620.79/976,398.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,533.82

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