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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,298.30, 1,340,328.96 and 541,552.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,298.30, 1,340,328.96 and 541,552.80 is: 747,307.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,298.30 : 1,340,328.96 = 541,552.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,298.30/1,340,328.96 = 541,552.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,298.30x = 1,340,328.96 × 541,552.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,298.30x = 725,858,901,209.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,858,901,209.09/971,298.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,307.91

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