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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,126.76, 1,340,155.78 and 541,398.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,126.76, 1,340,155.78 and 541,398.28 is: 747,130.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,126.76 : 1,340,155.78 = 541,398.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,126.76/1,340,155.78 = 541,398.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,126.76x = 1,340,155.78 × 541,398.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,126.76x = 725,558,034,224.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,558,034,224.06/971,126.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,130.10

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