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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,687.52, 1,340,931.12 and 541,995.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,687.52, 1,340,931.12 and 541,995.48 is: 747,955.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,687.52 : 1,340,931.12 = 541,995.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,687.52/1,340,931.12 = 541,995.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,687.52x = 1,340,931.12 × 541,995.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,687.52x = 726,778,606,031.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,778,606,031.34/971,687.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,955.07

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