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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,587.17, 1,347,690.10 and 541,032.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,587.17, 1,347,690.10 and 541,032.82 is: 746,625.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,587.17 : 1,347,690.10 = 541,032.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,587.17/1,347,690.10 = 541,032.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,587.17x = 1,347,690.10 × 541,032.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,587.17x = 729,144,575,289.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,144,575,289.08/976,587.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,625.18

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