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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,734.26, 1,340,995.32 and 542,003.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,734.26, 1,340,995.32 and 542,003.34 is: 747,965.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,734.26 : 1,340,995.32 = 542,003.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,734.26/1,340,995.32 = 542,003.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,734.26x = 1,340,995.32 × 542,003.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,734.26x = 726,823,942,364.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,823,942,364.37/971,734.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,965.75

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