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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,444.32, 1,347,336 and 546,742.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,444.32, 1,347,336 and 546,742.56 is: 754,416.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,444.32 : 1,347,336 = 546,742.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,444.32/1,347,336 = 546,742.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,444.32x = 1,347,336 × 546,742.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,444.32x = 736,645,933,820.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,645,933,820.16/976,444.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,416.73

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