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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,617.54, 1,349,112 and 542,033.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,617.54, 1,349,112 and 542,033.56 is: 748,006.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,617.54 : 1,349,112 = 542,033.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,617.54/1,349,112 = 542,033.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,617.54x = 1,349,112 × 542,033.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,617.54x = 731,263,980,198.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,263,980,198.72/977,617.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,006.20

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