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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,717.28, 1,340,966.32 and 541,997.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,717.28, 1,340,966.32 and 541,997.08 is: 747,954.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,717.28 : 1,340,966.32 = 541,997.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,717.28/1,340,966.32 = 541,997.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,717.28x = 1,340,966.32 × 541,997.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,717.28x = 726,799,829,818.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,799,829,818.35/971,717.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,954.00

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