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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,682.60, 1,340,923.78 and 541,990.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,682.60, 1,340,923.78 and 541,990.60 is: 747,948.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,682.60 : 1,340,923.78 = 541,990.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,682.60/1,340,923.78 = 541,990.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,682.60x = 1,340,923.78 × 541,990.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,682.60x = 726,768,084,076.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,768,084,076.47/971,682.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,948.03

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