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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,619.62, 1,340,827.58 and 536,055.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,619.62, 1,340,827.58 and 536,055.32 is: 739,752.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,619.62 : 1,340,827.58 = 536,055.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,619.62/1,340,827.58 = 536,055.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,619.62x = 1,340,827.58 × 536,055.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,619.62x = 718,757,759,138.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,757,759,138.62/971,619.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,752.21

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