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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,692.02, 1,340,937.36 and 541,999.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,692.02, 1,340,937.36 and 541,999.98 is: 747,961.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,692.02 : 1,340,937.36 = 541,999.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,692.02/1,340,937.36 = 541,999.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,692.02x = 1,340,937.36 × 541,999.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,692.02x = 726,788,022,301.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,788,022,301.25/971,692.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,961.30

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