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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,715.26, 1,340,963.58 and 541,995.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,715.26, 1,340,963.58 and 541,995.06 is: 747,951.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,715.26 : 1,340,963.58 = 541,995.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,715.26/1,340,963.58 = 541,995.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,715.26x = 1,340,963.58 × 541,995.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,715.26x = 726,795,635,999.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,795,635,999.92/971,715.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,951.24

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