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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,593.83, 1,340,801.87 and 541,901.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,593.83, 1,340,801.87 and 541,901.79 is: 747,825.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,593.83 : 1,340,801.87 = 541,901.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,593.83/1,340,801.87 = 541,901.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,593.83x = 1,340,801.87 × 541,901.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,593.83x = 726,582,930,678.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,582,930,678.84/971,593.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,825.80

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