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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,599.83, 1,340,810.15 and 541,907.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,599.83, 1,340,810.15 and 541,907.79 is: 747,834.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,599.83 : 1,340,810.15 = 541,907.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,599.83/1,340,810.15 = 541,907.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,599.83x = 1,340,810.15 × 541,907.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,599.83x = 726,595,462,486.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,595,462,486.53/971,599.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,834.08

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