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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,596.71, 1,340,805.83 and 541,904.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,596.71, 1,340,805.83 and 541,904.67 is: 747,829.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,596.71 : 1,340,805.83 = 541,904.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,596.71/1,340,805.83 = 541,904.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,596.71x = 1,340,805.83 × 541,904.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,596.71x = 726,588,935,490.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,588,935,490.96/971,596.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,829.76

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