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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,436.90, 1,340,584.29 and 535,844.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,436.90, 1,340,584.29 and 535,844.52 is: 739,466.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,436.90 : 1,340,584.29 = 535,844.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,436.90/1,340,584.29 = 535,844.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,436.90x = 1,340,584.29 × 535,844.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,436.90x = 718,344,745,394.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,344,745,394.59/971,436.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,466.19

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