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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,197.80, 1,340,190.27 and 541,452.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,197.80, 1,340,190.27 and 541,452.30 is: 747,169.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,197.80 : 1,340,190.27 = 541,452.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,197.80/1,340,190.27 = 541,452.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,197.80x = 1,340,190.27 × 541,452.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,197.80x = 725,649,104,129.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,649,104,129.12/971,197.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,169.22

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