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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,687.04, 1,340,930.44 and 541,995

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,687.04, 1,340,930.44 and 541,995 is: 747,954.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,687.04 : 1,340,930.44 = 541,995 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,687.04/1,340,930.44 = 541,995/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,687.04x = 1,340,930.44 × 541,995
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,687.04x = 726,777,593,827.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,777,593,827.80/971,687.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,954.40

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