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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,599.33, 1,340,809.46 and 541,907.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,599.33, 1,340,809.46 and 541,907.29 is: 747,833.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,599.33 : 1,340,809.46 = 541,907.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,599.33/1,340,809.46 = 541,907.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,599.33x = 1,340,809.46 × 541,907.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,599.33x = 726,594,420,874.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,594,420,874.96/971,599.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,833.39

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