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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,595.08, 1,340,803.59 and 541,903.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,595.08, 1,340,803.59 and 541,903.04 is: 747,827.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,595.08 : 1,340,803.59 = 541,903.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,595.08/1,340,803.59 = 541,903.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,595.08x = 1,340,803.59 × 541,903.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,595.08x = 726,585,541,463.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,585,541,463.91/971,595.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,827.52

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