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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,662.01, 1,349,312.61 and 542,176.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,662.01, 1,349,312.61 and 542,176.21 is: 748,280.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,662.01 : 1,349,312.61 = 542,176.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,662.01/1,349,312.61 = 542,176.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,662.01x = 1,349,312.61 × 542,176.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,662.01x = 731,565,199,935.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,565,199,935.98/977,662.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,280.28

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