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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,628.41, 1,340,849 and 541,936.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,628.41, 1,340,849 and 541,936.24 is: 747,873.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,628.41 : 1,340,849 = 541,936.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,628.41/1,340,849 = 541,936.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,628.41x = 1,340,849 × 541,936.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,628.41x = 726,654,665,467.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,654,665,467.76/971,628.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,873.01

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