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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,558.64, 1,340,768.16 and 541,792.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,558.64, 1,340,768.16 and 541,792.62 is: 747,683.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,558.64 : 1,340,768.16 = 541,792.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,558.64/1,340,768.16 = 541,792.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,558.64x = 1,340,768.16 × 541,792.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,558.64x = 726,418,294,218.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,418,294,218.98/971,558.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,683.43

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