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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,714.03, 1,340,961.86 and 541,993.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,714.03, 1,340,961.86 and 541,993.82 is: 747,949.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,714.03 : 1,340,961.86 = 541,993.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,714.03/1,340,961.86 = 541,993.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,714.03x = 1,340,961.86 × 541,993.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,714.03x = 726,793,038,265.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,793,038,265.74/971,714.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,949.52

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