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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,714.53, 1,340,962.55 and 541,994.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,714.53, 1,340,962.55 and 541,994.32 is: 747,950.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,714.53 : 1,340,962.55 = 541,994.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,714.53/1,340,962.55 = 541,994.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,714.53x = 1,340,962.55 × 541,994.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,714.53x = 726,794,082,722.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,794,082,722.74/971,714.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,950.21

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