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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,735.26, 1,340,996.70 and 542,004.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,735.26, 1,340,996.70 and 542,004.34 is: 747,967.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,735.26 : 1,340,996.70 = 542,004.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,735.26/1,340,996.70 = 542,004.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,735.26x = 1,340,996.70 × 542,004.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,735.26x = 726,826,031,325.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,826,031,325.68/971,735.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,967.13

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