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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,585.17, 1,347,687.34 and 541,030.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,585.17, 1,347,687.34 and 541,030.82 is: 746,622.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,585.17 : 1,347,687.34 = 541,030.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,585.17/1,347,687.34 = 541,030.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,585.17x = 1,347,687.34 × 541,030.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,585.17x = 729,140,386,663.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,140,386,663.82/976,585.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,622.42

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