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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,695.52, 1,340,942.19 and 542,003.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,695.52, 1,340,942.19 and 542,003.48 is: 747,966.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,695.52 : 1,340,942.19 = 542,003.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,695.52/1,340,942.19 = 542,003.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,695.52x = 1,340,942.19 × 542,003.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,695.52x = 726,795,333,458.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,795,333,458.82/971,695.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,966.13

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