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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,713.78, 1,340,961.51 and 541,993.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,713.78, 1,340,961.51 and 541,993.58 is: 747,949.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,713.78 : 1,340,961.51 = 541,993.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,713.78/1,340,961.51 = 541,993.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,713.78x = 1,340,961.51 × 541,993.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,713.78x = 726,792,529,447.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,792,529,447.11/971,713.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,949.18

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