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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,949.56, 1,348,233.41 and 541,365.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,949.56, 1,348,233.41 and 541,365.73 is: 747,108.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,949.56 : 1,348,233.41 = 541,365.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,949.56/1,348,233.41 = 541,365.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,949.56x = 1,348,233.41 × 541,365.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,949.56x = 729,887,363,636.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,887,363,636.84/976,949.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,108.55

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