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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,027.26, 1,340,017.86 and 541,298.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,027.26, 1,340,017.86 and 541,298.14 is: 746,991.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,027.26 : 1,340,017.86 = 541,298.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,027.26/1,340,017.86 = 541,298.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,027.26x = 1,340,017.86 × 541,298.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,027.26x = 725,349,175,184.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,349,175,184.78/971,027.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,991.57

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