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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,696.16, 1,340,942.52 and 542,004.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,696.16, 1,340,942.52 and 542,004.12 is: 747,966.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,696.16 : 1,340,942.52 = 542,004.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,696.16/1,340,942.52 = 542,004.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,696.16x = 1,340,942.52 × 542,004.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,696.16x = 726,796,370,523.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,796,370,523.18/971,696.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,966.70

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