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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,644.26, 1,340,871.12 and 541,913.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,644.26, 1,340,871.12 and 541,913.34 is: 747,841.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,644.26 : 1,340,871.12 = 541,913.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,644.26/1,340,871.12 = 541,913.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,644.26x = 1,340,871.12 × 541,913.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,644.26x = 726,635,947,148.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,635,947,148.74/971,644.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,841.55

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