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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,567.14, 1,340,779.89 and 541,801.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,567.14, 1,340,779.89 and 541,801.12 is: 747,695.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,567.14 : 1,340,779.89 = 541,801.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,567.14/1,340,779.89 = 541,801.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,567.14x = 1,340,779.89 × 541,801.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,567.14x = 726,436,046,075.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,436,046,075.48/971,567.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,695.16

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