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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,433.69, 1,340,584.34 and 541,740.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,433.69, 1,340,584.34 and 541,740.98 is: 747,605.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,433.69 : 1,340,584.34 = 541,740.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,433.69/1,340,584.34 = 541,740.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,433.69x = 1,340,584.34 × 541,740.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,433.69x = 726,249,464,712.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,249,464,712.63/971,433.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,605.80

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