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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,596.58, 1,340,805.66 and 541,904.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,596.58, 1,340,805.66 and 541,904.54 is: 747,829.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,596.58 : 1,340,805.66 = 541,904.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,596.58/1,340,805.66 = 541,904.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,596.58x = 1,340,805.66 × 541,904.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,596.58x = 726,588,674,411.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,588,674,411.70/971,596.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,829.59

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