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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,026.26, 1,340,016.48 and 541,297.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,026.26, 1,340,016.48 and 541,297.14 is: 746,990.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,026.26 : 1,340,016.48 = 541,297.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,026.26/1,340,016.48 = 541,297.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,026.26x = 1,340,016.48 × 541,297.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,026.26x = 725,347,088,176.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,347,088,176.87/971,026.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,990.19

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