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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,050.56, 1,340,044.24 and 541,334.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,050.56, 1,340,044.24 and 541,334.24 is: 747,038.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,050.56 : 1,340,044.24 = 541,334.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,050.56/1,340,044.24 = 541,334.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,050.56x = 1,340,044.24 × 541,334.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,050.56x = 725,411,830,226.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,411,830,226.78/971,050.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,038.17

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