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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,594.33, 1,340,802.56 and 541,902.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,594.33, 1,340,802.56 and 541,902.29 is: 747,826.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,594.33 : 1,340,802.56 = 541,902.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,594.33/1,340,802.56 = 541,902.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,594.33x = 1,340,802.56 × 541,902.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,594.33x = 726,583,974,992.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,583,974,992.35/971,594.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,826.49

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