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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,597.84, 1,340,807.38 and 541,905.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,597.84, 1,340,807.38 and 541,905.80 is: 747,831.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,597.84 : 1,340,807.38 = 541,905.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,597.84/1,340,807.38 = 541,905.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,597.84x = 1,340,807.38 × 541,905.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,597.84x = 726,591,295,904.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,591,295,904.80/971,597.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,831.32

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