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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,270.40, 1,340,307.84 and 541,597.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,270.40, 1,340,307.84 and 541,597.44 is: 747,379.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,270.40 : 1,340,307.84 = 541,597.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,270.40/1,340,307.84 = 541,597.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,270.40x = 1,340,307.84 × 541,597.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,270.40x = 725,907,294,955.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,907,294,955.93/971,270.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,379.20

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