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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,080.26, 1,340,091 and 541,351.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,080.26, 1,340,091 and 541,351.14 is: 747,064.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,080.26 : 1,340,091 = 541,351.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,080.26/1,340,091 = 541,351.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,080.26x = 1,340,091 × 541,351.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,080.26x = 725,459,790,553.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,459,790,553.74/971,080.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,064.71

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