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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,685.02, 1,340,927.68 and 541,992.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,685.02, 1,340,927.68 and 541,992.98 is: 747,951.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,685.02 : 1,340,927.68 = 541,992.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,685.02/1,340,927.68 = 541,992.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,685.02x = 1,340,927.68 × 541,992.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,685.02x = 726,773,389,247.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,773,389,247.69/971,685.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,951.62

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