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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,689.04, 1,340,933.20 and 541,997

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,689.04, 1,340,933.20 and 541,997 is: 747,957.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,689.04 : 1,340,933.20 = 541,997 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,689.04/1,340,933.20 = 541,997/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,689.04x = 1,340,933.20 × 541,997
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,689.04x = 726,781,771,600.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,781,771,600.40/971,689.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,957.16

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