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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,399.32, 1,340,539.77 and 535,833.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,399.32, 1,340,539.77 and 535,833.34 is: 739,454.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,399.32 : 1,340,539.77 = 535,833.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,399.32/1,340,539.77 = 535,833.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,399.32x = 1,340,539.77 × 535,833.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,399.32x = 718,305,902,361.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,305,902,361.93/971,399.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,454.81

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