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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,567.89, 1,340,780.93 and 541,801.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,567.89, 1,340,780.93 and 541,801.87 is: 747,696.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,567.89 : 1,340,780.93 = 541,801.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,567.89/1,340,780.93 = 541,801.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,567.89x = 1,340,780.93 × 541,801.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,567.89x = 726,437,615,134.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,437,615,134.34/971,567.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,696.20

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