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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,696.04, 1,340,942.88 and 542,004

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,696.04, 1,340,942.88 and 542,004 is: 747,966.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,696.04 : 1,340,942.88 = 542,004 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,696.04/1,340,942.88 = 542,004/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,696.04x = 1,340,942.88 × 542,004
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,696.04x = 726,796,404,731.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,796,404,731.52/971,696.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,966.83

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