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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,755.83, 1,341,083.12 and 536,171.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,755.83, 1,341,083.12 and 536,171.04 is: 739,949.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,755.83 : 1,341,083.12 = 536,171.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,755.83/1,341,083.12 = 536,171.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,755.83x = 1,341,083.12 × 536,171.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,755.83x = 719,049,931,176.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,049,931,176.85/971,755.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,949.18

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