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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,723.52, 1,340,949.60 and 541,993.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,723.52, 1,340,949.60 and 541,993.95 is: 747,935.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,723.52 : 1,340,949.60 = 541,993.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,723.52/1,340,949.60 = 541,993.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,723.52x = 1,340,949.60 × 541,993.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,723.52x = 726,786,570,454.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,786,570,454.92/971,723.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,935.56

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