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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,711.52, 1,340,958.41 and 541,991.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,711.52, 1,340,958.41 and 541,991.31 is: 747,946.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,711.52 : 1,340,958.41 = 541,991.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,711.52/1,340,958.41 = 541,991.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,711.52x = 1,340,958.41 × 541,991.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,711.52x = 726,787,795,876.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,787,795,876.67/971,711.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,946.06

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