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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,755.33, 1,341,082.43 and 536,170.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,755.33, 1,341,082.43 and 536,170.54 is: 739,948.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,755.33 : 1,341,082.43 = 536,170.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,755.33/1,341,082.43 = 536,170.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,755.33x = 1,341,082.43 × 536,170.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,755.33x = 719,048,890,677.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,048,890,677.61/971,755.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,948.49

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